COPYRIGHT LAWS
for Teachers
Guideline for Copying Materials
Do you have permission to copy from the copyright holder?
If yes -->proceed
If no --> you may not copy
Is the story in the public domain?
If yes -->you may copy
If no -->you may not copy
Does the material fall under the Fair Use Guidelines?
If yes -->continue
If no -->you may not copy
Fair Use
Under the educational fair use doctrine, a teacher can duplicate, distribute, exhibit, and alter work for educational purposes.
There are four factors to consider for the Fair Use Doctrine
- Purpose of use -->should be educational or non-profit
- Nature of the work -->should be factual and unpublished
- Amount of work being used -->use a small amount but not all of it
- Effect of use on the market or value of the work -->does not affect the profit
Created by: Beth Byer