Copyright and Fair Use

A plethora of guides for general audiences about copyright law.

Title 17 of the United States Code, copyright law is contained in chapters 1 through 8 and 10 through 12.

Short videos introducing concepts of copyright and the work of the U.S. Copyright Office.

The Copyright Office is responsible for administering copyright law and providing copyright information to the public.

Learn more from the copyright office about the basics and definition of copyright.

The university’s policy regarding the “definition, ownership, and commercialization of the different types of intellectual property developed or created at the university.”

The General Counsel provides legal advice and representation to administrators, faculty, and staff regarding federal and state laws and regulations, and University policies and procedures.

Research Ethics and Compliance (REC) oversees university-wide compliance with federal, state, and university policies regarding the conduct of ethical research.

Research and Sponsored Programs supports and facilitates faculty and staff in their instructional, creative, research, and public service efforts.

Find resources, forms, and deadlines for ISU graduate students completing theses and dissertations.

An online tool to help determine if works are protected by copyright, created by Michael Brewer and the ALA Office for Information Technology Policy.

An interactive online tool to help collect and organize information about your intended educational use (generates PDF for your records)

An interactive online tool to collect and organize information needed for a fair use evaluation (generates PDF for your records). Created by Michael Brewer & ALA Office for Information Technology Policy.

Search the Copyright Clearance Center for copyright permissions and content

Search for works with registered copyrights from 1978 to present (*note: a work does not have to be registered to fall under copyright)

Searchable database of copyright contacts for writers, artists, and other creatives, from the Harry Ransom Center and University of Reading Library.