Durham Tech Campus Library: Ask a Librarian

This guide is designed for the college's faculty, staff, and students to answer the most commonly asked questions about copyright. If you do not find the information you need here, contact the college's designated copyright agent:

Wendy Ramseur Durham Technical Community College Educational Resources Center Library 1637 Lawson Street Durham, North Carolina 27703 919-536-7211 or 71607 (on-campus) ramseurw@durhamtech.edu
I. Introduction and Discussion
	Source of guidelines
	Purpose of guidelines
	Basis of copyright law
	Penalties for violating copyright law
	Preliminary matters
	General rule that fair use is permitted
	Getting permission
	Charging for copying
	Attribution and acknowledgement
II. Guidelines for Specific Materials
	Printed materials (except music), including "coursepacks"
	Slides, overheads, and videotapes
	Computer software
	Music
	Television programs
	Electronic library reserves
	Multimedia presentations and instruction over the Internet
III. Appendix
	Warning notice concerning copyright restrictions on photocopiers and printers
	Computer notices
	Internet Access Policy
	Sample letter to copyright owner (publisher) requesting permission to copy
	College Employee Handbook - Copyrighted Materials
	Recommended resources