Copyright

Copyright is a contentious issue that affects every part of the Willamette community, faculty, staff and students, as we participate in teaching, research and collaboration both within the institution and in the world at large.The laws surrounding copyright and intellectual property are difficult to understand and open to a wide variety of interpretations from many perspectives, and biases are often evident in articles and presentations. The following links provide an overview of copyright issues in higher education:

Willamette University Copyright Policy
Hatfield Library Copyright Policy
The United States Copyright Office - copyright basics, frequently asked questions
Fair Use of Copyrighted Materials - from the University of Texas
The TEACH Act - From the University of Texas
Copyright & Fair Use - From Stanford University Libraries
Ethical and Legal Use of Digital Media at Penn State

Legal Sources for Online Music and Videos

Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)

Filesharing