Library: Copyright Policies and Guidelines: Additional Resources

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Copyright Circular 1: Copyright Basics
Answers the following: What is copyright?; Who can claim copyright?; What works are protected?; and more.
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Circular 1: Copyright Basics. Washington D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, 2012. Web.
Copyright Circular 21: Reproduction of copyrighted works by educators and librarians
Covers the definition of Fair Use, reproduction for teaching in educational institutions and libraries, and the making of photocopies and the duplication of recordings or performances.
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U.S. Copyright Office. Circular 21: Reproduction of Copyrighted Works by Educators and Librarians. Washington, D.C. : U.S. Government Printing Office, 2014. Web.
Copyright Circular 22: How to investigate the copyright status of a work
Explains several approaches to investigating the current copyright status of a work including examining the copy of the work, searching the Copyright Office records, and contacting the U.S. Copyright Office for assistance.
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U.S. Copyright Office. Circular 22: How to Investigate the Copyright Status of a Work. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, 2013. Web.
Search copyright records
Search the Library of Congress Copyright Catalog (1978-present) to find copyright status and copyright holder information.
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (DMCA)
Copyright Law of the United States and Related Laws Contained in Title 17 of the United States Code
Updated May 2021
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U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright Law of the United States and Related Laws Contained in Title 17 USC. Washington D.C. : Library of Congress, 2021. Web.
17 U.S.C. 107. Limitations on exclusive rights: Fair use
Outlines the four factors to consider when considering whether claiming fair use (including multiple copies for in class use) of a copyrighted material is appropriate.
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"U.S. Copyright Office - Copyright Law: Ch. 1, Section 107."Web. 2015 .
17 U.S.C. 108. Limitations on exlusive rights: Reproduction by libraries and archives
17 U.S.C. 110. Limitations on exclusive rights: Exemption of certain performances and displays
Technology, Education, and Copyright Harmonization (TEACH) Act (S.487)
Copyright Registration Guidance: Works Containing Material Generated by Artificial Intelligence
Federal Register
March 16, 2023

Useful Websites

BYU's Copyright 101 Course
U of M Copyright Basics FAQs
This guide provides answers to common copyright questions.
Copyright & Fair Use - Stanford University Libraries
Emphasis is on copyright issues especially relevant to the education and library community, including examples of fair use and policies. Useful copyright charts and tools are continually added to help users evaluate copyright status and best practices.