| Copyright Resources Copyright Crash Course
http://www.lib.utsystem.edu/copyright/
Developed by the University of Texas at Austin General Libraries, the Copyright Crash Course Online Tutorial will help you learn about how ownership of copyrighted materials works, what is fair use and when and how to get permission to use someone else's materials. The Tutorial pages include links to pages in the Copyright Crash Course and to copyright law.
United States Copyright Office of the Library of Congress
http://www.loc.gov/copyright/
Here you will find key publications of the Library of Congress regarding copyright law, including informational circulars; application forms for copyright registration; links to the copyright law and to the homepages of other copyright-related organizations; news of what the Office is doing, including business-process reengineering plans, Congressional testimony and press releases; the latest regulations; a link to online copyright records cataloged since 1978; and much more.
Copyright and Fairuse: Stanford University Libraries
http://fairuse.stanford.edu/
This site is Stanford University Libraries' website about copyright and fairuse policies. The site provides information about topics such as primary materials, current legislation, resources on the Internet, and overview of copyright law.
Benedict O'Mahoney's The Copyright Website
http://www.benedict.com/
This portal provides real world, practical and relevant copyright information for anyone navigating the net. Launched on May Day '95, the Copyright Website strives to lubricate the machinations of information delivery. As spice is to Dune, information is to the Web; the spice must flow. Or, if you prefer another metaphor, take the blue pill and I'll show you just how deep the rabbit hole goes...
Fair Use of Copyrighted Works
http://www.utsystem.edu/ogc/intellectualproperty/copypol2.htm
This site provides descriptions of fair use, what is fair use, getting permission to use copyrighted materials, etc.
WebLaw Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.patents.com/weblaw.sht
This site provides answers to some frequently asked questions relating to the World Wide Web.
Copyright Issues Related to Distance Learning and Multimedia Resources
http://www.lib.siu.edu/regional/copyright.html
This site provides information directed specifically towards users who are preparing courses to be delivered online. Copyright is a central issue in distance learning. The copyright sites listed are intended to be used as tools when developing materials for distance learning. Categories include - General Copyright Information, Distance Education, Multimedia Issues, and Electronic Reserve.
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