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Here is a page for any questions that you may have about copyright on the web. You need to be careful when "borrowing" content from other sites as well as to protect yourself. I think you will find the links provided below most helpful.
Copyright Resources
The Starting Point
Copyright Basics
How To...
In the News: Keeping Current
Academic Copyright Policy Resources
Organizations
Books and Articles
The Starting Point
U.S. Copyright Office Home Page
The Library of Congress U.S. Copyright Office is THE official site for all things that deal with U.S. copyrights. Expect to find the necessary information to not only file for a copyright but forms to print (see address below), informative brochures, FAQ's, the latest news, explanations and status of current copyright legislation and links to international copyright information.U.S. Copyright Office: Forms
Go directly to the forms page to download a copyright form in PDF format. Detailed printing instructions are included and a laser printer is recommended.
The University of Texas Fair Use Page
Be sure to check out the sections titled "Rules of Thumb" and the "Four-Factor Test".The Copyright Website
This is a good site for the layperson. Provides easy to understand overviews of copyright issues, a sampling of "famous" copyright cases and commentary on web site copyright dilemmas in the "bleeding edge" section.10 Big Myths About Copyright Explained
Sure your best friend told you but does that mean it's true? Read these myths and be safe rather than sorry.When Works Pass into the Public Domain
A clear and concise chart giving an overview of copyright terms. Includes the latest changes resulting from the recent passage of Intellectual Property legislation.Copyright on the Internet
This article addresses all the sticky issues and gray areas that seem to confound us when dealing with copyright and the Internet. Thomas G. Field is a Professor of Law at the Franklin Pierce Law Center.
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Getting Permission
Another great site by University of Texas. It offers resources to explore for obtaining copyright permission for a wide variety of mediums including music, plays, images, and articles.
Copyright Clearance Center Online
CCC, the largest licenser of photocopy reproduction rights in the world, was formed to facilitate compliance with U.S. copyright law. The CCC assists government agencies, document suppliers, libraries, academic institutions, copy shops, law firms, corporations and bookstores.Investigating Copyright Status
How DO you find out if a work is still under copyright and who owns the copyright?
Find some of the answers in this circular produced by the Library of Congress Copyright Office.
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American Library Association (ALA) Washington Office
A useful source for brief papers summarizing the intent and impact of current legislation. Presented from a library/education perspective.American Research Libraries (ARL) Copyright and Intellectual Property Table of Contents
For a detailed information on current legislation related to copyright, database licensing, UCC 2B, recent court and legal decisions as well as other intellectual property issues
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Academic Copyright Policy Resources
The following sites are good sources for FAQ's, sample policy statements, and links to other sites.Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis - Copyright Management Center
Stanford University Libraries - Copyright and Fair Use
Specifically note the following on the main page:
"Fair Use Copyright Reminder from Stanford Provost Condoleezza Rice"
Written to faculty and staff at SUL "Library Copyright Guidelines" under the Resources on the Internet section.
"Copyright Law: Frequently Asked Questions"
Provided by the Stanford University Libraries and Academic Information Resources, (SUL/AIR) addressing issues concerned with the use of copyrighted material in an academic setting, with an emphasis on digital materials.University of Texas Crash Course in Copyright
The UT copyright web sites are my favorite because of their clarity and scope. This extensive and well thought-out group of sites provides pertinent information for students, faculty, and the general public.Washington State University - Copyright Office
Yale University - Copyright Resources Online
Yale has created two lists of intellectual property sites -- those that are specific to academic institutions and those unrelated to academic institutions.
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American Bar Association: Copyright BasicsAmerican Intellectual Property Law Association
Electronic Frontier Foundation
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
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"Copyright: A Challenge to Distance Learning -- Part 1."
Laura . N. Gasaway. Information Outlook, 2(10), October 1998: 43."Copyright: A Challenge to Distance Learning -- Part 11."
Laura . N.Gasaway. Information Outlook, 2(11), November 1998: 15."Copyright: A Challenge to Distance Learning -- Part 111."
Laura . N. Gasaway.
Information Outlook, 2(12), December 1998: 13The Copyright Handbook: How to Protect and Use Written Works
By Attorney Stephen Fishman, 4th edition, 1998, Nolo Press."Copyright in the Digital Era."
Janet Balas. Computers in Libraries, 18(6)
June 1998: 38-40."Copyright Law Raises Questions for Distance Education." Pamela Mendels,
N.Y.Times on the Web: Technology Cybertimes February 10, 1999."Finding Your Way Out of the Copyright Maze." Lesley Ellen Harris. Computers
in Libraries, 18(6) June 1998: 20-25.
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