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Linking Instead of Making Copies of a Work |
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Sometimes, it is possible to eliminate the need for seeking copyright permission by providing a link to an item instead of making copies. The library already may have paid for a subscription license to an online database that allows online access to the item you want to use. Check the library’s web site to see if the item you wish to use for your class is available there, online. In cases when the library hasn’t subscribed to access from a database, the work may be available for free on a legally accessible website. Online open access journals often allow linking, for example. |
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When in doubt, get permission |
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Not sure if a use is covered under Fair Use or the TEACH Act? You can always seek permission from the copyright holder. |
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Selected Websites - Copyright Education |
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Electronic Frontier Foundation's "Teaching Copyright" curriculum was created to help teachers present the laws surrounding digital rights to students Copyright resources from the Media Education Lab at Temple University. Resources to promote copyright clarity in the classroom, including teaching materials, a chart for documenting the fair-use reasoning process, and more. |
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