Copyright & Fair Use

When conducting research and writing papers, copyright isn't usually a concern (with the exception of images). However, correct attribution and academic honesty are critical in your coursework.

In addition to QuickSearch and library databases, here are a few additional resourses to help you.

Library Resources

• Course Reserves: Find course materials that instructors for the use of their students.

External Resources

• Google Scholar: Find citations for scholarly literature with links to full text articles at the Consortium Library.
• Creative Commons: Search to find open access resources.

  Use the Licenses link, for example:

  
   
• Creative Commons and YouTube

 Videos and Images

More detail about finding and using videos and images.

Best practices for using a legal copy:

1. Link to the work:
   • Library owns? Check library collections, if still unsure, contact your Library Liaison
2. UAA IT Fair Use
   • Checklist
3. Seek permission
   • Asking for Permission
   • Library Liaison

Copyright Basics

Is the work copyrighted? 

• YouTube - Managing Your Rights