Fair Use
There are four (4) factors considered in determining whether or not a use without permission is "fair."
- The purpose of the use.
- The creative nature of the copyrighted work.
- The size of the portion copied in relation to the work as a whole.
- The effect of the use on the potential market or value of the work.
The US Copyright Office holds some guidelines for educational purposes.
Links to other informational documents on Fair Use.
- The University Of Texas System has created "Rules of Thumb" for Educational Fair Use of Works.
*Includes coursepacks, distance learning, image archives and more!
- The Copyright Bay covers many aspects of fair use, go to the Multimedia Warf or Distant Ed Point, just to name a few!
*Note: This site was not prepared by attorneys, is not to be considered "legal advice", and is intended only to inform and entertain educators about copyright issues in a non-profit setting.
Additional Information and assistance in obtaining permission for using copyrighted materials:
Contact Printing and Mailing Services
Print Materials: Steve Maze @ 737-3978
Multimedia Materials: Craig Sheward, Director of Technology Transfer @ 737-3439
OR
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