Copyright & Fair Use
Copyright: “Copyright is a type of intellectual property that protects original works of authorship as soon as an author fixes the work in a tangible form of expression.” U.S. Copyright Office
Fair Use: “Fair use is a legal doctrine that promotes freedom of expression by permitting the unlicensed use of copyright-protected works in certain circumstances.” U.S. Copyright Office
Other Information
BYU Copyright Licensing Office
Understanding copyright for publishing journal articles
Understanding copyright connected to Creative Commons Licenses
Ways to use copyrighted materials in your course
- Fair use relating to use in CMS
- Role of library and copyright office in helping with fair use
- Course Reserve
- Electronic Databases
- Copyright Clearance Center
- BYU Store and course packs