This document discusses issues around copyright and fair use of materials from the internet for purposes like education. It notes the uncertainty around rules for using orphan works and materials from libraries, museums and archives that have been digitized. It outlines the four factors of fair use and mentions the TEACH Act and section 110(1) of the Copyright Act as they relate to use of copyrighted materials. The document stresses the importance of getting permission when using copyright protected information.

1. Copyright : “All rights reserved…” By Edna Orozco Progreso ISD

2. Public Domain and Orphan Works We have turned from this: To a Mass Digitization Libraries Museums Archives

3. Using materials from the Internet Uncertain rules brings as a consequence: “Fair Use” Non-profit Materials Assumptions Liability

4. Fair use of copyrighted materials Individual liability for infringement. 4 factor fair use test : These factors have to be considered before using information regardless of the purpose.

5. The TEACH Act Section 110(1) of the Copyright Act

6. Getting permission When information to be used is protected it is necessary to find out about the proper way to get the right to use it.

7. References Harper, Georgia K. The Copyright Crass Course 2007, General Format retrieved from http://copyright.lib.utexas.edu/ Figure Slide 1: http://apgaylard.wordpress.com/2008/08/19/making-your-own-reality/ , September 2011 Figure Slide 4: http://themes.pppst.com/copyrights.html, September 2011 Figure Slide 6: http://dbweb.sbisite.com/blog/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=80, September 2011