There is a lot of talk about copyright today. If you’d like some resources to help explain the development of copyright law and how it works, head over to the Library of Congress online Teachers section or just click the links below.
Copyright Exposed video (Adobe Flash player required)
Brief History of Copyright in the United States U.S. Copyright Office
Copyright law FAQ for students
Copyright and Primary Sources Q&A for teachers
Copyright and Primary Sources online professional development module
Understanding Copyright professional development materials (.pdf)
Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Academic and Research Libraries
Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Media Literacy Education (American University)
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