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Copyright: Learn More

Learn what copyright is, why it is important, and how to use information legally.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Stanford Copyright & Fair use FAQ

Library Shelves

Seattle Community College Libraries offers many books on copyright.

Complete Copyright by Carrie Russell
Call Number: Central Reference KF2995.C57 2004
ISBN: 0838935435
Publication Date: 2004-07-01
Copyright Law for Librarians and Educators by Kenneth D. Crews
Call Number: Central Reference KF2995.C74 2012
ISBN: 9780838910924
Publication Date: 2011-01-01
Copyright for Schools by Carol Simpson
Call Number: Central Main KF3020 .S575 2010 AND Central Professional Development KF3020.S575 2010
ISBN: 9781586833930
Publication Date: 2010-10-14

Take a Tutorial

Solving the Copyright Mystery - a tutorial designed with community college students and faculty in mind. Quizzes and examples included.
Copyright 101 - a more detailed copyright tutorial with videos and games.

Links

Very helpful information is available online from large universities that have copyright experts to advise students, faculty and staff.

Stanford University Copyright and Fair Use: Overview
A detailed overview of copyright rights and responsibilities for educators and students.
Columbia University Copyright Advisory Office
Extensive and easy-to-understand information assembled from Kennety Crews, a nationally known authority on copyright.
Center for the Study of the Public Domain
Public domain research, open access, and copyright from Duke University.
Association of Research Libraries Copyright and IP page