Communication Subject Guide

Copyright Office Webpage

An introduction to U.S. Copyright law

Not-for-profit organization started in 1978 by a collaboration of content creators, content publishers and content users. You can use this source to seek copyright permission from a content owner.

Creative Commons develops, supports, and stewards legal and technical infrastructure that maximizes digital creativity, sharing, and innovation.

Can help you better understand how to determine the "fairness" of a use under the U.S. Copyright Code.

A LibGuide from Cornell University that covers copywrite and Intellectual Properties along with related topics.

"The Center for Media & Social Impact (CMSI), based at American University's School of Communication, is a creative innovation lab and research center that creates, studies, and showcases media for equity, social change, and social justice."

PDF of Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Online Video