Copyright Resources

What is copyright?

Copyright promotes creativity by protecting the rights of creators while providing limits on those rights. Who would write a book if anyone could reproduce it, distribute it, make derivative works from it, or publicly perform or display it? However, there are limitations to copyright, such as the right of fair use.

To learn more, check out the Campus Guide to Copyright from the Copyright Clearance Center.

More Resources

CCC Annual Copyright License
Brief overview of the annual license for academic institutions.

PNWU Copyright Policy
A resource for PNWU students, faculty, and staff.

Requesting Permission from a Copyright Owner
Guidelines on how to contact and request permission to use a copyrighted work. Includes templates for correspondence. Information provided courtesy of Dr. Kenneth D. Crews (formerly of Columbia University).

UC Copyright Education Web Site 
A resource for the University of California community. An excellent resource with information on fair use, public domain, classroom use, and more.

Special Note about Online Resources

Our licensed online resources; e.g., databases and eJournals, fall under contract law. Uses that are permitted by copyright law or fair use may differ from those permitted by a license agreement. For specific questions related to the use of any of our licensed resources, please contact the library.