Copyright, Fair Use, & Plagiarism for Faculty
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Copyright Law
- Copyright Law of the United StatesThe latest version of the U.S. Copyright Law and related laws contained in Title 17 of the U.S. Code.
- Cornell Law School: U.S. Code Collection Title 17 - CopyrightsSearch for keywords within the full-text of the U.S. Copyright Law.
Exceptions and Limitations to Copyright
There are some exceptions and limitations to copyright that can allow for limited use of copyrighted materials. These resources help to better explain these exceptions and limitations.
- Fair Use (107)Allows for the limited use of copyrighted materials without obtaining copyright permission when the materials are used for teaching, scholarship, research, criticism, and commentary.
- Library Use (108)Allows libraries and archives to reproduce one copy of a work without obtaining copyright permission.
- Right of Sale (109)Allows members of the general public the right to resell or lend copies of works that they have purchased.
- Teach Act (110)This act clarifies when it is permissible to use copyrighted materials in a distance education setting.
- Digital Millenium Copyright Act of 1998This act heightens the penalties for copyright infringement on the Internet and makes it illegal to produce or distribute technology that can circumvent measures taken to protect copyright.
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