Copyright for OHSU
OHSU Policy on Unauthorized Distribution of Copyrighted Materials by Users of OHSU Networks
OHSU's Compliance Plan for the Higher Education Opportunity Act
Copyright
Columbia University Libraries: Copyright Advisory Office
Copyright Resources Online
Site contains links to sections copyright resources developed by universities and to intellectual property resources developed by public and private organizations.
The Copyright Website
Provides "real world, practical and relevant copyright information." Off-beat site maintained by attorney, Benedict O'Mahoney. A bit on the fringe, but some useful links not found elsewhere.
Crash Course in Copyright
University of Texas System site. Includes links to "plain English" policies and tips on creating and marketing multimedia and courseware, several "rules of thumb" for using copyrighted materials.
Digital Millenium Copyright Act - Testimony, November, 2000
Summaries of testimony from the final mandatory hearing on the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA"). The focus of the hearing is on whether the DMCA has balanced copyright holder interests with those of consumers.
Michigan State University: Copyright Resources
Contains links to printed and online resources, many duplicated at other sites.
Primer
Interactive tutorial and overview of the underlying principles behind copyright in the United States developed by the Center for Intellectual Property at the University of Maryland.
Text of the US Copyright Act
Text of Title 17, U.S. Code- Copyrights. Updates listed separately.
United States Copyright Office, Library of Congress
Links to U.S. Copyright Office General Information and Publications, pending legislation, other copyright resources.
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office: Copyright Basics
When Works Pass into the Public Domain
Developed by Lolly Gasaway, Librarian and Law Professor and internationally recognized copyright expert. Includes material from new Term Extension Act, PL 105-298.
MIT: Copyright: Policies and Procedures
Well developed copyright policy and links to excellent Web-based resources. Specific sections on ILL and document delivery.
Fair Use
Applying Fair Use in the Development of Electronic Reserve Systems (Association of Research Libraries)
Checklist for Fair Use
This form developed by the Copyright Management Center at Indiana University is a helpful tool for determining if your use of copyrighted materials falls under the Fair Use principle.
Copyright and Fair Use: Stanford University Libraries
Rich resource containing overview of copyright law, information on current legislation and links to a wide variety of internet resources.
Fair Use: Reserve Room Operations, Electronic Copies
Libraries, like individuals, have rights under 17 U.S.C. Section 107 ("Section 107") to make fair use of copyrighted works, including for electronic reserve s systems. Another section of the UT site.
Using the Four Factor Fair Use Test
Site developed by Georgia Harper, Office of General Counsel, University of Texas System. Walks you through the 4-factor test for fair use.
Classroom Copying, Distance Education and CME
CME: The Basics
Site developed by the Alliance for Continuing Medical Education detailing current issues in intellectual property and copyright issues for CME providers.
Copyright Clearance Center (CCC)
Many items used for electronic reserves may fall under the fair use guidelines (see below). However, where fair use does not apply, CCC's Electronic Course Content Service (ECCS) provides an easy way for instructors to obtain permissions to use copyrighted materials in electronic coursepacks, electronic reserves and distance learning.
Copyright Law and Electronic Reserves
Site developed by Georgia Harper, Office of General Counsel, University of Texas System. Provides information on fair-use for electronic reserves and when permission is required.
Copyright and Fair Use in the Classroom, on the Internet, and the World Wide Web
Site developed by the University of Maryland University College provides helpful guidelines for users of copyrighted materials in the classroom, for course reserves, or on the Web.
Distance Education at a Glance: Copyright and Distance Education
This site developed by Dr. Barry Willis, University of Idaho, is a well-developed resource with links to a series of general guides for distance educators.
Exceptions for Instructors in U.S. Copyright Law
Using copyrighted works in your teaching - FAQ
Includes information on uses of copyrighted materials in tradtional and online classrooms, links to download FAQ and a brochure.
Intellectual Property
AUTM: Association of Univeristy Technology Managers
Resource for managers of intellectual property issues. Maintained by AUTM®, a nonprofit organization whose members represent over 300 universities, research institutions, teaching hospitals and a similar number of companies and government organizations.
Basic Principles for Managing Intellectual Property in the Digital Environment
Prepared by the Committee on Libraries and Intellectual Property of the National Humanities Alliance (NHA) in an effort to build consensus within the educational community on the uses of copyrighted works in the digital environment.
Center for Democracy and Technology
The Center works to promote democratic values and constitutional liberties in the digital age. CDR is dedicated to building consensus among all parties interested in the future of the Internet and other new communications media. Provides guide to pending federal legislation affecting the Internet.
Office of General Counsel Intellectual Property: University of Texas System
Part of the University of Texas Office of General Counsel's well-developed site on copyright and intellectual property issues. Excellent resources for faculty such as checklists, sample contracts, master agreements and company universals.
The Other Side
Association of American Publishers
This association represents copyright owners' interests and usually favors conservative interpretations of exceptions to copyright owner perogatives. AAP members publish hardcover and paperback books in every field, audio and video tapes, computer software re, online databases, CD-ROMs, and a range of educational materials including classroom periodicals, maps, globes, filmstrips, and testing materials.
Copyright Clearance Center
The CCC is a not-for-profit organization created at the suggestion of Congress to help organizations comply with U.S. copyright law.
UCITA (Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act)
UCITA is a proposed state contract law developed to regulate transactions involving computer software, online databases and other information products in digital form.
Online UCITA Tutorial
American Library Association (ALA) tutorial on UCITA. Contains links to other copyright resources.
UCITA
Site maintained on UCITA by the Medical Library Association. Includes links to a variety of resources, position papers and a fact sheet on UCITA.
UCITA: Concerns for Libraries and the Public
Site maintained by American Library Association Washington Office. Libraries, consumer protection groups, and a number of businesses have been among those opposing the enactment of UCITA as it began being introduced in state legislatures in 1999.
