LibGuides: Copyright and Fair Use: Resources

Further Information

Because copyright is such a complicated, legal subject, it's important to know reliable sources of information. The following sources were especially valuable in creating these pages and should be considered go-to guides for more in-depth information. In addition, also check the topic-specific links on pages within this guide:

"Myths about Fair Use"
Patricia Aufderheide's article from Inside Higher Ed, Aug. 2, 2011
American Library Association
The ALA advocates on copyright issues and provides tools to help users assess their intended uses.
Center for Media and Social Impact Fair Use Codes of Practice
Affiliated with American University, the Center has developed several Fair Use codes of best practice for specific types of usage, such as poetry, online video and journalism.
Columbia University Library's Copyright Advisory Services
Columbia University Library's Copyright Advisory Services make a lot of terrific information available, with very useful information about assessing fair use and considerations for instructors.
Copyright.gov
The U.S. Copyright Office's web site. It contains circulars and information related to specific copyright questions as well as the actual legislation and links to court cases.
Copyright at Harvard
Harvard University's copyright site provides a useful guide to understanding state-level rules regarding government copyright protection.
Georgetown University Library Public Performance Rights
Georgetown Library's guide to public performance rights is clear and straightforward.
Open Knowledge Foundation‘s Working Group on the Public Domain
The working group provides public domain calculators and The Public Domain Review, an online journal.
Stanford University Libraries' Copyright and Fair Use
Outstanding source of information for educators about every element of copyright, complete with lots of resources.
University of Minnesota Copyright Services
One of the most approachable sites, the UM site provides clear information about an unclear subject. It includes a form you can review as you consider how you want to use a copyrighted work.
University System of Georgia Guide to the TEACH Act
An excellent guide to what the TEACH Act covers and doesn't cover, and what specific requirements must be met.