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Copyrightlaws.com is excited to share Emilie Algenio’s article on becoming a Copyright Specialist and her tips for librarians who deal with copyright issues and answer copyright questions. Ms. Algenio is the Copyright/Fair Use Librarian for the Texas A&M University Libraries. This article helps a Copyright Specialist get started, after the copyright education process ends and…
Our copyright permissions sample letter set out below is one example of such a letter. Review it and modify it to meet your needs when obtaining copyright permissions. This article also sets out how to contact a copyright owner to obtain permission to use their copyright-protected work and what to ask for. How To Contact a…
A copyright symbol informs others that copyright exists in your work. It also indicates that those who use (or want to use) your intellectual property should obtain permission from you. This article provides a greater understanding of the purpose and benefits of using the international copyright symbol and which copyright notice year to use. Why…
One of the first things to learn in an introduction to international copyright law is that it doesn’t exist! Each country has its own domestic copyright laws that apply to the use of foreign content when used in one’s country. These individual laws, and international copyright treaties, are what we refer to as international copyright…
Are all U.S. government works in the public domain? 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 can freely use U.S. government publications and other works that are in the public domain, but…
Practical International Copyright Law explains how to deal with international copyright issues within your library or or for or nonprofit organization. While there is no “international copyright law” per se, there are legal implications whenever your use of copyright materials — your own or third-party content — extends beyond your country’s borders. Avoid international copyright…
Do you use images in presentations? This article will help you establish best practices for legally using images in presentation slides and and minimizing your risks of copyright infringement. Images include photographs, charts, maps, illustrations and more. Are You Legally Using Images in Presentation Slides? How much attention do you pay to copyright law when…
Knowing when and how to obtain permission to use copyright-protected materials and how to avoid copyright infringement isn’t always straightforward. If you have questions about copyright permissions and infringement, these to-the-point answers to commonly asked questions may assist you. Don’t be fooled by excuses for using copyright materials without obtaining permission. As always, please don’t…
Do you use images and other third-party content? This primer/refresher course will teach you which images require copyright permission and which you can safely use for free, as well as how to avoid hidden traps in licensing language. Copyrightlaws.com’s Legally Using Images course will help you learn how to legally use online and print images in an…
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