Resources: Copyright

Selected Web Sites: Copyright

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Fair Use

Copyright and Fair Use: Stanford University Libraries: Rich resource containing overview of copyright law, information on current legislation and links to a wide variety of internet resources.
Copyright Management Center (IUPUI): Includes a "Fair Use Checklist" among its mnany other features.
Fair Use for Teaching and Research: Part of the Copyright Management Center, a site maintained by Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). Links to original scholarly articles, many by Kenneth Crews, a leading expert in copyright law for higher education in the U.S.
Fair Use of Copyrighted Works: A Crucial Element in Educating America: Site maintained by CETUS (Consortium for Educational Technology in University Systems). Links to fair-use guidelines and other resources that are intended to promote a fuller understanding and appreciation of copyright laws.
Using the Four Factor Fair Use Test: Site developed by Georgia Harper, Office of General Counsel, University of Texas System. Walks you through the 4-factor test for fair use.

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General Copyright Resources

Annotated List of Copyright Information Sources: Site maintained by Michigan State University. Contains links to printed and online resources, many duplicated at other sites.
CONFU: The Conference on Fair Use: Includes text of The Conference on Fair Use: Report to the Commissioner on the Conclusions of the First Phase of the Conference on Fair Use, 1997. Details on guideline development for distance learning, electronic reserves, etc. No consensus reached.
Copyright and Universities: WWW and gopher sites: Site prepared by Association of Resource Libraries, includes both copyright and intellectual property links; sample policies.
Copyright for Distance Educators,: This PowerPoint presentation was delivered in May 2006 by Clark College Librarian Krista Reichard.
Copyright Management Center: Part of the Copyright Management Center at IUPUI. Links to useful resources in a fuzzy area.
Copyright Resources Online: Site contains links to sections copyright resources developed by universities and to intellectual property resources developed by public and private organizations.
The Copyright Website: Provides "real world, practical and relevant copyright information." Off-beat site maintained by attorney, Benedict O'Mahoney. A bit on the fringe, but some useful links not found elsewhere.
Crash Course in Copyright: University of Texas System site. Includes links to "plain English" policies and tips on creating and marketing multimedia and courseware, several "rules of thumb" for using copyrighted materials.
Digital Millenium Copyright Act Status & Analysis: This site is maintained by the Association of Research Libraries and provides information on recent legislation - the Digital Millenium Copyright Act and Copyright Term Extension Act.
Text of the US Copyright Act: Text of Title 17, U.S. Code- Copyrights. Updates listed separately.
Timeline: A History of Copyright in the U.S.: Site outlines copyright milestones of interest in particular to libraries. Includes links to historical documents and summaries of court cases.
United States Copyright Office, Library of Congress: Links to U.S. Copyright Office General Information and Publications, pending legislation, other copyright resources.
When Works Pass into the Public Domain: Developed by Lolly Gasaway, Librarian and Law Professor and internationally recognized copyright expert. Includes material from new Term Extension Act, PL 105-298.

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Distance Education

Copyright Office Study on Distance Education: The U.S. Copyright Office will post copies of all public notices, written comments, and other material relevant to the distance education study on this web page as it becomes available. The Office's Report will be posted here as well. (Digital Millennium Copyright Act.)
Education at a Glance: Series of guides developed by Dr. Barry Willis, aimed at teachers, administrators, facilitators, and students. Well-developed resource.

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Electronic Reserves

Fair Use: Reserve Room Operations, Electronic Copies: Libraries, like individuals, have rights under 17 U.S.C. Section 107 ("Section 107") to make fair use of copyrighted works. Retaining rights of fair use for electronic reserve functions will be critical for supporting distance learners.

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Intellectual Property

Basic Principles for Managing Intellectual Property in the Digital Environment: Prepared by the Committee on Libraries and Intellectual Property of the National Humanities Alliance (NHA) in an effort to build consensus within the educational community on the uses of copyrighted works in the digital environment.
Center for Democracy and Technology: The Center works to promote democratic values and constitutional liberties in the digital age. CDR is dedicated to building consensus among all parties interested in the future of the Internet and other new communications media.

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The Other Side

Association of American Publishers: This association represents copyright owners' interests and usually favors conservative interpretations of exceptions to copyright owner perogatives. AAP members publish hardcover and paperback books in every field, audio and video tapes, computer software, online databases, CD-ROMs, and a range of educational materials including classroom periodicals, maps, globes, filmstrips, and testing materials.
Copyright Clearance Center: The CCC is a not-for-profit organization created at the suggestion of Congress to help organizations comply with U.S. copyright law.

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Adapted from "Copyright Web Resources for the OHSU Community", 4/99.