As a member of the University's faculty, staff, or student body, it is important that you become aware of the many issues surrounding copyright laws, including fair use and copyright infringement. There have been lots of changes and developments in this area, especially regarding to the World Wide Web and other technological and multimedia applications.

Reproduction of Copyrighted Works by Educators and Librarians

Circular (PDF) from the US Copyright Offices.

Digital Audio Recording Devices and Media
Circular from the US Copyright Office.

Copyright & Intellectual Property Policies

Compilation of information from the Association of Research Libraries.

10 Big Myths about copyright explained
by Brad Templeton. This has been on the Web for a long time, and is very well written and concise.

The UT System Crash Course on Copyright
from the University of Texas. Also includes plenty of good off-site links.

General Information about Copyright
from the law firm of Oppedahl & Larson LLP.

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998

Summary (PDF) from the US Copyright Office.

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act
Additional information and links from Educause Connect.

The Copyright Website
Portal with extensive information on copyright law as it relates to technologys.

Copyright on the Internet
by Thomas G. Field, Jr.

Software & Information Industry Association: SPA Anti-Piracy
Provides both education and enforcement for professionals and the public..