Marshall Brooks Library: Copyright Resources: Basic Copyright Information

U.S. Copyright Act
Copyright Law of the United States and Related Laws Contained in Title 17 of the U.S. Code
Reproduction of Copyrighted Works by Educators and Librarians (Circular 21)
Circular 21 from the United States Copyright Office.
Copyright Quick Guide
Provide[s] an overview of copyright law and . . .examines such seminal issues as fundamental principles of copyright law, copyright ownership, fair use and other permitted uses and provides a short bibliographic list. (Columbia University Libraries)
U.S. Copyright Office
Register, Research, and Record copyrighted materials.
Know Your Copy Rights
Information for academic users of copyrighted materials in US not-for-profit institutions published by the Association of Research Libraries.
TEACH Act and some Frequently Asked Questions
A resource provided by the American Library Association that covers the following aspects of the TEACH Act: fundamentals of the law, the scope of the TEACH act, class sessions and mediated instruction, reserves and library services, and administration and implementation.

ALA Fair Use Evaluator
Tool to help determine and document fair use (American Library Association, Office for Information Technology Policy)
Fair Use Checklist
Checklist for determining if the use of an item falls under fair use.
Public Domain Slider
Select a publication date on the digital slider and determine an item's copyright status. (American Library Association, Office for Information Technology Policy)
Section 108 Spinner
This tool helps libraries and archives determine when reproduction of copyrighted material is allowed under U.S. copyright law. (American Library Association Office for Information Technology Policy)
Copyright Genie
Helps you find out if a work is covered by U.S. copyright, calculates its terms of protection, and collects and publishes the results (as a PDF) to save for your records or further vet with a copyright specialist. (American Library Association Office for Information Technology Policy)
Exceptions for Instructors in U.S. Copyright Law
Guides users through the educational exceptions in U.S. copyright law, helping to explain and clarify rights and responsibilities for the performance and display of copyrighted content in traditional, distance and blended educational models. (American Library Association Office for Information Technology Policy)