This document summarizes copyright terms and fair use guidelines. It notes that works can fall into the public domain if ownership cannot be identified. Fair use allows limited use of copyrighted works for purposes like education without permission. The TEACH Act provides additional fair use rights for educational displays and performances. When in doubt about fair use, permission in writing is needed and the amount of a work used matters. Contacting rights holders is important if a work is not openly licensed.
2. The Public Domain and Orphan WorksCopyright Terms are as follows:--Must develop betters tools to identify works that are in the public domain.--Examples:-(The University of Austin Libraries Public Domain Project)-‘Orphan works’ lack sufficient information to identify owners, dates.
6. Four Factor Fair Use Test Answering the following questions will help you comprehend Fair Use better. 1. What is the character of the use? 2. What is the nature of the work to be used? 3. How much of the work will you use? 4. What effect would this use have on the market for the original or for permissions if the use were widespread? To obtain permission, you can refer to the following link: Getting Permission
7. TEACH Act The TEACH Act provides educators with a separate set of rights in addition to fair use to display and/or perform other’s works in the classroom. Key element is “limiting portions used” When in doubt, use Fair Use as your guide!
8. Work is not licensed, now what? Who to contact and what you will use will depend of the next steps for you. CCC (electronic and photocopy based on case by case, allow permission services) Examples… -Image archives -Freelance writers -Music Performers -Playwrights -News Archives -Movies Permission should be in writing along with how much information you will use – documentation.
