Resources for Copyright Information


Quick Answers and Brief Introductions

Linsey, Marc. Copyright Law on Campus. Pullman, WA: WSU Press, 2003.

Excellent book on copyright law for educators with just the information you need most.

Copyright Tutorial
University of Maryland University College's flash copyright tutorial.

Guidelines for Classroom Use
The CONFU fair use guidelines for fair use.

Questions and Answers for the Campus Community
Offers brief answers to common questions about Fair Use and Educational Guidelines.
10 Copyright Myths Explained
This site covers Copyright in general, but is especially helpful for information related to USENET and email.
Copyright Law Overview
Copyright information from Cornell University's Law School.

General Copyright Information

United States Copyright Office
Basic information on Copyright, access to U.S. Copyright Laws, and detailed information on copyright registration.
University of Washington Copyright Connection
This site answers the basic and not so basic questions educators have about copyright. It includes helpful discussion and links to in depth inforamtion.

Copyright Crash Course
Outstanding introduction to Copyright laws and concepts from the general counsel at University of Texas.
Stanford University Libraries Copyright and Fair Use
Selected links to a wide range of copyright information for educational settings.
Association of Research Libraries
With a focus on legal and legislative actions, provides history and background on copyright.

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