Copyright protects creative works fixed in a tangible medium. It is important for both legal and ethical reasons, including respecting the intellectual rights of creators and rewarding their creativity. The ALA Standards also emphasize practicing ethics when using copyrighted materials for information literacy.

1. Quick Copyright
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for Administrators
Copyright Fair Use Guidelines
Julie Putnam, IT Coordinator/Webmaster
Email: putnamj@kcsd.k12.sc.us
Material used with permission by Martha Alewine, State Library
Media Consultant, State Department of Education and Hall Davidson,
National Spokesman Director of Educational Services, KOCE-TV.

2. Wh t is “copyright”?
What i “ i ht”?
“The statutory privilege
extended to creators of works
that are fixed in a tangible
medium of expression.”
(Bruwelheide, 1995)

3. Wh is copyright important?
Why i i ht i t t?
Legal mandate
Respect intellectual rights of creators
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Reward creativity of authors, artists, musicians,
etc.
Model proper behavior for students, teachers,
and other members of educational community