Library: Spotlight on Copyright: General Copyright Resources

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Reproduction of Copyrighted Works by Educators and Librarians
Guide from the U.S. Copyright Office
The Campus Guide to Copyright Compliance
Overview of copyright geared towards academic institutions
Copyright for Libraries
From the American Library Association
Fair Use
Describes the four factors that are considered in the determination of fair use. From the U.S. Copyright Office.
Educational Exemptions in the U.S. Copyright Code
Online tool from the American Library Association Office of Information Technology Policy where you can obtain a customized report.

These hints may also help you to avoid the copyright conundrum:

Create your own works
Use licensed resources through the JSCC Library; licensing agreements define the terms of use
Use Open Educational Resources (OER), including Creative Commons
Use works in the public domain

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