Understanding Copyright
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Goodwill Community Foundation —Understanding Copyright and Fair Use
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Posting Course Materials Online
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American Library Association (ALA)
Distance Education and the TEACH Act
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Pacific University — Copyright Usage Guidelines
Information and guidelines in using specific types of copyrighted materials
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Pacific University — Copyright Basics
An introduction to copyright law
Open Access Resources
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Southern Connecticut State University — Open Access Resources
View the video Open Access Explained and search works.
Obtain Permission
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Copyright Clearance Center — Get Permission
Search and seek permission from CCC, a global rights broker for books, journals, blogs, movies, and more
Public Domain Resources
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Public Domain in the US
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Definition of public domain and what works have expired.
Fair Use Resources
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University of Maryland University College
Copyright and Fair Use in the Online or Face-to-Face Classroom
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Stanford University — Copyright and Fair Use
Extensive set of FAQs, guidelines, tips, and links on multiple topics related to using copyrighted materials
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Columbia Copyright — Advisory Office: Copyright, Fair Use, and Education
Guidelines, checklists, and links and methods of obtaining permission to use works
UNT Copyright Resources
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UNT Libraries — Copyright Quick Reference
This is an excellent resource for learning about copyright considerations when you wish to license and publish your own material.