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Copyright: Writing and Teaching Excellence Center
This guide provides information (not legal advice) to support NWC community decision-making in the use of copyright protected material in research, learning, and teaching.
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U.S. Copyright Law
Copyright Inquiry Framework
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Step 1: Consider whether the work is protected by copyright or is in the public domain
Step 2: If you’re the author, ensure you didn’t transfer your rights to a publisher
Step 3: Consider whether the work has been licensed in a way that covers the use you wish to make (e.g., Creative Commons)
Step 4: Consider whether the work has been licensed by your institution in a way that permits (or prohibits) the use you wish to make
Step 5: Consider whether there is a copyright law exception covering the use you wish to make
Step 6: Consider whether the use you wish to make is covered by fair use
Step 7: Consider seeking permission from the copyright owner
FAQ and Best Practices
Copyright for...
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Students
Faculty
Librarians
Authors (Scholarly Communication)
Fair Use
Permissions
Using Materials
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Public Domain
Government Works
NWC Library-Licensed Materials
Film
Creative Commons
Open Access and Open Educational Resources
Orphan Works
Harvard Business Publishing
Copyright Clearance Center/RightFind®
Where to Find Alternative Resources
Additional Copyright Resources & Tools
Copyright Related Topics
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