Copyright Basics Guide

Welcome to the Copyright Basics Guide. This guide will inform you on copyright law and issues pertaining to the use of copyrighted materials. It will not supply legal advice, nor is it intended to replace the advice of the FDU Office of the General Counsel. If you would like to arrange a consultation, please contact the Digital Initiatives Librarian.

Here, you can find information about:

• What copyright is, what materials are and are not protected, and how long copyright lasts
• Fair use laws and how to determine if your use is fair or not
• Using copyrighted materials in a classroom and the TEACH Act
• Public domain works and how a work enters the public domain
• Creative Commons licensing and its benefits
• Open Access and sharing your work
• Books and eBooks on copyright law
• Additional copyright-related resources

Disclaimer: The information presented in this guide is intended for information purposes only, and should not be construed as legal advice.