Faculty Resources

Series intro -- Copyright 101 -- Copyright rights -- Fair use -- First sale doctrine -- Distance learning -- Rules of ownership -- Benefits of registering -- Term of copyright -- Infringement/liability -- Regulatory regime -- Summary.

Copyright attorney, Arnold P. Lutzker, tells what fair use is and what is and is not covered by the fair use doctrine, describes several court cases, explains the fair use guidelines, and offers tips on making a judgment about the applicability of fair use.

The reach of copyright. The scope of protectable works ; Works without copyright protection -- Rights of ownership. Duration and formalities : how long do copyrights last? ; Who owns the copyright? ; The rights of copyright owners ; Exceptions to the rights of owners -- Working with fair use. Fair use : getting started ; Fair use : understanding the four factors ; Getting comfortable with fair use : applying the four factors ; The meaning of fair-use guidelines -- Focus on education and libraries. Distance education and the TEACH Act ; Libraries and the special provisions of Section 108 ; Responsibilities, liabilities, and doing the right thing -- Special features. Music and copyright ; The Digital Millennium Copyright Act ; Copyright and unpublished materials ; Permission from copyright owners

Includes a definition of plagiarism and consequences, reasons why people plagiarize, types of plagiarism, and strategies for avoiding plagiarism.

Introduction to the public domain -- The use and abuse of copyright -- Writings -- Music -- Art. Original works of art ; Art reproductions -- Photography -- Movies and television. Films ; Television programs ; Sources of public domain films and TV programs -- Computer software -- Architecture -- Maps -- Choreography -- Databases and collections. Databases ; Collections of public domain works -- Titles -- Public domain elements in copyrighted writings -- Copyrights restored from the public domain -- The public domain outside the United States -- The Internet and the public domain -- Copyright protection: how long does it last? -- Copyright notice requirements -- Traps for the unwary: trademark and publicity rights -- Researching copyright office records -- What if a work is not in the public domain? -- Help beyond this book.