The University of Delaware is committed to complying with all applicable laws regarding copyrights. As an institution devoted to the creation, discovery, and dissemination of knowledge, the University of Delaware supports the responsible, good faith exercise of full fair use rights by faculty, librarians, staff, and students in teaching, research, and service activities.
Background Information
These resources provide background on copyright and on key issues regarding the educational use of copyrighted materials.
Bound by Law: Tales from the Public Domain (Center for the Study of the Public Domain, Duke Law School)
Copyright & Fair Use (Stanford University Libraries)
Copyright Crash Course (University of Texas)
Copyright Management Center (Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis)
Copyright Term and the Public Domain in the United States
Reproduction of Copyrighted Works by Teachers and Librarians (U.S. Copyright Office, Circular 21)
Classroom Use of Copyrighted Materials
The University of Delaware Policy for Copyright and Fair Use in Instruction provides, in one document, basic information about copyright, the expectations and policy of the University of Delaware, and guidelines to assist faculty, staff, and students in making sound decisions when handling copyrighted materials in an instructional setting.
University of Delaware Policy for Copyright and Fair Use in Instruction
Online Instructional Use of Copyrighted Materials
Complex copyright laws affect the use of copyrighted materials in the online learning environment. The TEACH Act covers the use of copyrighted information in distance education.
Electronic Reserves Copyright Guidelines (Reserve Room, Morris Library)
The TEACH Toolkit: An Online Resource for Understanding Copyright and Distance Education (from North Carolina State University)
Obtaining Permission to Use Copyrighted Materials
Faculty and staff are responsible for obtaining the proper permissions or clearances to use copyrighted materials for instructional purposes. This link offers some guidance.
How to Secure Permission to Use Copyrighted Works (from Copyright Management Center, IUPUI)
This page is maintained by David L. Langenberg, Collection Development Department.
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