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The Copyright Implications of Teaching with Videos

Copyrightlaws.com is excited to share Sara Benson’s article on the copyright implications of teaching with videos, both face-to-face and online. Educators and librarians in the U.S. who deal with copyright issues related to teaching with videos will benefit from the information she shares. Ms. Benson is a Copyright Librarian and Assistant Professor at the University…

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Legally Using Images in Libraries

There are two perspectives to legally using images in libraries: Use of images by library staff and patrons Understanding how copyright pertains to images, educating staff and patrons about this, and creating a copyright culture in your library Are You Legally Using Images in Your Library? The following are common ways libraries use images where…

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Licensing Digital Content Book

Licensing Digital Content is now available in its third edition. This book is a practical guide for librarians and others who license digital content such as databases, periodicals and journals. It and our in-depth online course Licensing Digital Content are complementary resources for anyone who’d like to learn more about this area. We are proud to…

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Copyright Permissions and Infringement

Understanding copyright permissions and infringement is important to minimizing your copyright risks. Our Q&A will help you ensure you’re legally using copyright-protected materials. Understanding Copyright Infringement Copyright infringement occurs when you use a work that you don’t own, there’s no exception in the copyright law, and you didn’t obtain permission. Infringement means that you’re violating…

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Copyright in U.S. Government Works

Are all U.S. government works in the public domain? No, not all! You need to know three things to understand this area of copyright law. The general rule is that works created by federal government employees are in the public domain. However, not all government works are in the public domain (see details below). You…

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Are You the Go-To Copyright Person?

Many times I hear my students say they’ve become the go-to copyright person, regardless of whether they’re librarians, library directors, information managers or architects, content managers, risk management specialists, communications specialists or editors. This happens whether they work in libraries, archives, museums, and for-profit or nonprofit organizations. If you feel you’ve fallen into this position…

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U.S. vs Canadian Copyright Law: Which Has Stronger Copyright Protection?

When it comes to the question “U.S. vs Canadian copyright law: which has stronger copyright protection?” the answer requires an examination of various sections in the U.S. and Canadian copyright acts. Both countries belong to the leading international copyright treaty, the Berne Copyright Convention. Under Berne, the U.S. and Canada must include certain provisions in their…

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