Open Educational Resources: Copyright
What is Copyright?
- Frequently Asked QuestionsAnswers from the United States Copyright Office.
Copyright and the United States
Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution states:
"The Congress shall have power...To promote the progress of science and useful arts, by securing for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries..."
Copyright on Campus
Copyright for Students
What is Fair Use?
- CriteriaNot sure exactly what fair use means? The U.S. Copyright Office outlines the situations and uses that qualify as fair use.
- Fair Use EvaluationWondering if your use of copyrighted material qualifies as fair use? Enter your information into this tool and it will help you decide. If you don't understand fair use, complete the informational module.
- Fair Use ChecklistUse this printable sheet to evaluate your use of materials to determine if it is fair use. The list comes from Columbia University.