Copyright and Intellectual Property (2009)

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Introduction

For a basic introduction, watch Copyright Tutorial: Case Studies & Scenario Videos

For a guide to making informed decisions before using materials in the classroom see: Copyright and fair Use in the Classroom, on the Internet, and the World Wide Web,

For a printable Copyright Checklist (pdf), see: USG Copyright Plocy Fair Use Checklist

For the Regents' Guide to the TEACH ACT

Copyright Resources on the web

1. The University System of Georgia

Regents Guide to the TEACH Act:
http://www.usg.edu/legal/copyright/teach_act.phtml

University System of Georgia: Regents Guide to Understanding Copyright and Educational Fair Use:
http://www.usg.edu/legal/copyright/index.phtlm

2. Frequently-Asked-Questions about Copyright

Frequently Asked Questions about copyright
http://www.provost.ncsu.edu/copyright/faqs/index.php
NC State University

3. Copyright Basics and Quickguides

Copyright Basics (from the U.S. Copyright Office and the Library of Congress):
http://www.loc.gov/copyright/circs/circ1.html

Copyright Quickguide
What You Need To Know About Copyright (Indiana, Purdue U.)
http://www.copyright.iupui.edu/quickguide.htm

Checklist for Compliance with the TEACH Act
Copyright Management Center, Indiana U, Purdue U., Indianapolis
http://www.copyright.iupui.edu/teachlist.htm

4. Copyright and Fair Use in the Classroom

Copyright and fair Use in the Classroom, on the Internet, and the World Wide Web, University of Maryland University College.
A very useful 3-page "plain language" explanation for the real world.
http://www.umuc.edu/library/copy.shtml

5. Copyright Tutorial: Case Studies & Scenario Videos

Brigham Young U. Copyright Tutorial
"This course will teach you the basics of copyright law, fair use, and the copyright/licensing issues involved in using a wide variety of materials protected by copyright in your many situations. Includes 3 videos.
Clear, well explained and entertaining: a great introduction.
http://www.lib.byu.edu/departs/copyright/tutorial/intro/page1.htm

6. Getting Copyright

Copyright Clearance Center
Provides licensing systems for the reproduction and distribution of copyrighted materials throughout the world:
http://www.copyright.com/

7. Copyright Crash Course

Crash Course in Copyright from the University of Texas attorneys
This tutorial will help you learn about how ownership of copyrighted materials works, what is fair use and when and how to get permission to use someone else's materials.
http://www.lib.utsystem.edu/copyright/index.html