Copyright Information

The ODU Library upholds copyright law in all acquisition and use of materials. Members of the ODU Community are responsible for obtaining copyright permission. Copyright law is not clear cut; therefore, the resources on this page can help.
  • U.S. Copyright
    •  - Current copyright law information 
    •  - Topic based circulars
    •  - The Digital Millennium Copyright Act
    •  - Copyright and related laws
    • - Subject matter and scope of copyright
  • Copyright Clearance Center
    •  - For obtaining copyright permission
  • Online Copyright Resources by Subject

    Listed below are resources with information about copyright law, use of copyrighted materials, determining the copyright status of a work, and other related resources found online and through the ODU Library.  

    Introductory Information

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    General Information

    •  - A good, basic primer on copyright law and the Internet
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    Guides for Determining the Copyright Status of a Work

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    Educational Fair Use and the TEACH Act

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    •  - Concerning copyright in distance education (Penn State)

    How to Copyright a Work

    •  - Copyright registration forms, etc.
    •  - American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers

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