Copyright Guide for Academic Use: Other Resources

Need further information on copyright?  This page lists key resources for understanding copyright law.

Loyola University has a number of copyright resources:

• Copyright at Loyola University Chicago
• Fair Use Checklist
• Use of Copyrighted Works by University Faculty
• Printing Services - Copyright Clearance Service

Copyright statute:  Title 17 of the U.S.C.

Copyright regulations:  Title 37 of the C.F.R, Parts 200-399

Copyright.gov, in addition to electronic filing and links to the primary law, has helpful resources for explaining copyright law:

• Circulars - Documents written by the Copyright Office about specific issues relating to copyright and different types of protected works, such as registration, notice, derivative works, visual arts works, etc.
• Compendium - Manual of procedure and copyright law written by the Copyright Office.

• Is It Protected by Copyright? -- Tool for determining copyright protection from the American Library Association Office for Information Technology Policy.
• Copyright Term and Public Domain in the United States -- Tool for determining when term expires from Cornell University Library.
• Exceptions for Instructors - Tool for helping teachers determine whether the use fits under Section 110 from the American Library Association Office for Information Technology Policy.
• Section 108 Spinner - Tool for determining if Section 108 applies from the American Library Association Office for Information Technology Policy.
• Public Domain Day - An annual list of works falling into the public domain on January 1 from Duke Law Center for the Study of the Public Domain.  Website includes archive of past years.
• Loyola University Chicago Fair Use Checklist and Copyright Compliance Statement.