Copyright Information 

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Copyright Clearance Center
The Pumerantz Library will handle obtaining copyright permissions for articles or book chapters that may require multiple copies for use in the classroom. For more information contact the Library Director at (909) 469-5323.

Copyright Crash Course
The Copyright Crash Course provides copyright information and includes a tutorial that allows you to test your knowledge. Provided by the University of Texas at Austin.

Digital Millenium Copyright Act (DMCA)
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is intended to update copyright law for the digital environment.  Main points include:  protection for Online Service Providers, prohibits the circumvention of technology used to protect copyrighted materials, and grants libraries permission to make up to three copies for replacement or preservation of an item under certain conditions.  (Crews, p. 93 & Russell, p. 87-88)

Fair Use Worksheet
"Fair Use Worksheet" produced by the staff of the University of Minnesota Libraries.  Available at:  http://www.lib.umn.edu/copyright/checklist.phtml.  Used with Permission.

TEACH Act Toolkit
The Technology, Education, and Copyright Harmonization Act (TEACH Act) updates copyright law pertaining to transmissions of performances and displays of copyrighted materials. This web site was created by North Carolina State University.

Western University of Health Sciences Official Copyright Policy
The purpose of this policy is to provide information and guidance to Western University students, faculty, and staff in making informed decisions regarding appropriate use of copyrighted materials so that they will be in compliance with the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976 and the TEACH Act.

Western University of Health Sciences Copyright Policy Page
Official web page from Western University.  Provides Copyright and fair use information, as well as links to various resources.

Documents provided from the CAPE Copyright 101 Workshop.