This document provides an overview of copyright concepts including public domain, orphan works, fair use, the TEACH Act, and getting permission to use copyrighted materials. It discusses how libraries are helping make more works available in the public domain through digitization. Fair use allows some use of copyrighted content for purposes like teaching without permission as long as the four fair use factors are considered. The TEACH Act clarifies what educational uses are allowed for distance learning. Getting explicit permission from the copyright holder is needed if the use is outside of fair use or exceptions like the TEACH Act. The full copyright course this overview is from can be found online at the provided URL.

1. Copyright crash course“The rights to copy”

2. The public domain and orphan works-Public domain-Mass digitization-Orphan works Libraries and other institutions are getting better tools to have more work published in public domain.

3. Content on the WEBWhat can we do with materials found in the internet and what are our liabilities for taking away another’s copyright?Copyright protection-Express licenses-Implied licenses-Liability for posting infringing works-The role of fair use

4. Fair use of copyrighted materialFour Fair Use Factors1. What is the character of the use?2. What is the nature of the work to be used?3. How much of the work will you see?4. If this kind of use were widespread, what effect would it have on the market for the original or for permissions?WHAT DOES YOUR GUT TELL YOU ABOUT HOW THE BALANCE FOR YOUR USE IS TIPPING AFTER CONSIDERATION OF THE FOUR FACTORS?

5. The Teach Act-The Technology, Education and Copyright Harmonization Act was signed into law by George W. Bush in 2002.-The TEACH Act clarifies what uses are permissible and what compliance measures must be implemented with regard to distance education.-This Act permits teachers and students of accredited, nonprofit educational institutions to transmit performances and displays of copyrighted works if certain conditions are met. If these conditions are not or cannot be met, use of the material will have to qualify as a fair use or have the permission of the copyright holder to be lawful.

6. Getting Permission-Check the CCC (Copyright Clearance Center), other organizations or licensing corporations to explore the information they have provided about the process of getting permission. -Determine if permission is needed.-Identify the owner.-Identify the rights needed.-Contact the owner and negotiate whether payment is required.-Get your permission agreement in writing.

7. Find the complete “Copyright Crash Course” written for the University of Texas by Georgia K. Harper at:http://copyright.lib.utexas.edu/Power point created by:SARA ALDAPECourse EDTC 6340.64MSTTPA Go! Tech MTTInst. Elizabeth Castillo