Copyright Information from the Library
Important Copyright Information
ODU's Library upholds copyright law in all acquisition and use of materials. Members of the ODU community are responsible for obtaining copyright permission. Copyright law is not clear cut; therefore, the resources on this page can help.
- - Current copyright law information
- - Topic based circulars
- - The Digital Millennium Copyright Act
- - Copyright and related laws
- - Subject matter and scope of copyright
- - For obtaining copyright permission
Listed below are resources with information about copyright law, use of copyrighted materials, determining the copyright status of a work, and other related resources found online and through the ODU Library.
Introductory Information
General Information
- - A good, basic primer on copyright law and the Internet
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Guides for Determining the Copyright Status of a Work
Educational Fair Use and the TEACH Act
- - Concerning copyright in distance education (Penn State)
How to Copyright a Work
- - Copyright registration forms, etc.
- - American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers
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