The compilation of links on this page is for faculty and students who wish to find out how current copyright law affects their use of intellectual property. Under U.S. laws, faculty and students have rights to use intellectual property for educational (non-profit) activities called "fair use" rights. These rights are restricted rights, and so it is a good idea to become familiar with both the fair use rights and the restrictions of copyright that apply to educational activities. The Copyright Law of the United States pages provide links to the statute that describes fair use rights: Title 17 Chapter 1, Section 107.
Explore several web pages and documents regarding fair use by clicking on Fair Use in the left sidebar.
University at Albany faculty members: if you would like to have a presentation regarding copyright or fair use in your class, please contact Karen Kiorpes at 437-3923 or Ann Kearney at 437-3925, or email kkiorpes@albany.edu.
The University Libraries supports faculty, staff, and students with education and guidance on the application of copyright law to facilitate teaching and research by providing:
