Research Guides: Copyright at VCSU: Resources

Resources for more information:

American Library Association's Copyright Tools
Provides access to a Public Domain Slider, Section 108 Spinner, Fair Use Evaluator, Exceptions for Instructors eTool, and more!
Blackboard and the TEACH Act
A guide to using copyrighted materials on Blackboard
Code of Best Practices of Fair Use for Academic and Research Libraries
This code details best practices for copyright compliance under fair use. Best practices are preferable over guidelines, because fair use is a case-by-case basis, requiring good faith judgment for every copyrighted source used.
Innovative Copyright: ACRL Unique Resources for Copyright Education
An article written by Lauren Dodge and Jennifer Sams
and published by ACRL with links to resources.
Know Your Copyrights - Resources for Faculty
This is a program offered by the Association of Research Libraries to educate instructors in higher education about copyright requirements relevant for the classroom (both online and face-to-face). These resources are incredibly helpful!
Creative Commons
Library of Congress
Wikimedia Foundation

Coaching Copyright

From researching to remixing, library users need your guidance on a wide range of copyright topics. The way to move beyond "yes, you can" or "no, you can't" is to become a copyright coach. The authors offer a framework for coaching copyright, empowering users to take a practical approach to specific situations.

Copyright and E-Learning: A guide for practitioners

Through its practically based overview of current and emerging copyright issues facing those working in e-learning, this book will help equip professionals with the tools, skills and understanding they need to work confidently and effectively in the virtual learning environment with the knowledge that they are doing so legally.

Copyright Law for Librarians and Educators

Copyright law never sleeps, making it imperative to keep abreast of the latest developments. Declared "an exemplary text that seals the standards for such books" (Managing Information), this newly revised and updated edition by respected copyright authority Crews offers timely insights and succinct guidance for LIS students, librarians, and educators alike.

Creativity and Copyright: legal essentials for screenwriters and creative artists

This short reference is the perfect guide for screenwriters and creative artists looking to succeed as industry professionals.

Managing Copyright in Higher Education

A complete, one-stop, guide to managing copyright at all levels--community college, college, and university.

Sample Language for Syllabi:

Materials distributed to students or made available to students in connection with this course may be copyright protected. They are intended for use only by students registered and enrolled in this course and only for the instructional activities associated with and for the duration of this course. They may not be retained in another medium or disseminated further.