This document discusses copyright and fair use in academic environments. It provides an overview of copyright and fair use, and how fair use allows for unauthorized use of copyrighted works under certain circumstances. It then discusses how various creative communities, including documentary filmmakers and scholars, have developed best practices codes to help interpret and apply fair use. The document outlines a Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Academic and Research Libraries, created by librarians, that identifies 8 common situations where fair use applies for library activities like digital access to teaching materials and creating digital collections, with limitations and enhancements. The code aims to help librarians apply fair use despite risk aversion by providing legal context and grounding for solidarity in their missions.