Checklist for Fair Use

Provided by the American Library Association and is based upon upon a work created by D. Buttler & Prof. K. D. Crews at the Copyright Management Center, IUPUI. Can be used to determine whether the use of a particular item falls under the auspices of the "Fair Use" doctrine.

Copyright for Librarians

Excellent list of links for librarians, but also of use for instructors, compiled by Ball State University.

Copyright Law of the United States

"and related laws contained in Title 17 of the United States Code." Portion of the US Code that governs copyright and regulates the use of copyrighted materials.

Fair Use 101

Poster provided by the American Library Association that describes the factors determining fair use and

Fair Use Law

From the United States Copyright Office.

Four Factor Fair Use Test

Guidelines on determining fair use from the University of Texas' "Fair Use of Copyrighted Materials" document.

Guidelines for Classroom Copying of Books and Periodicals

An adaption of the acutal copying guidelines agreed to by the Association of American Publishers and The Author's League of America. From the University of Texas' "Copyright Crash Course".

HEOA: Higher Education Opportunity Act (2008)

Information concerning changes to HEOA that directly affect the responsibilty of institutions of higher learning regarding the unauthorized copying and transfer of intellectual property.

NCTC Copyright Policy

North Central Texas College's guidelines on the use of copyrighted materials. From the NCTC District Policy Manual, section EDD.

Photocopies: Register's Notice

Standard notice used by libraries and other institutions regarding the responsibilty of the user in regards to copyright compliance. From "The Campus Guide to Copyright Compliance" (by the Copyright Clearance Center).

Sample Copyright Policy for Academic Institutions

This sample policy can help guide decisions on copyright compliance from an academic perspective. From "The Campus Guide to Copyright Compliance" (by the Copyright Clearance Center).

United States Copyright Office

"The Copyright Office is an office of record, a place where claims to copyright are registered and where documents relating to copyright may be recorded when the requirements of the copyright law are met. The Copyright Office furnishes information about the provisions of the copyright law and the procedures for making a registration or recordation, explains the operations and practices of the Copyright Office, and reports on facts found in the public records of the Office. The Office also administers the mandatory deposit provisions of the copyright law and the various compulsory licensing provisions of the law, which include collecting royalties."

21 July 2010