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Copyright Guide for DVC Faculty

This research guide is intended to let faculty know the basics about copyright and fair use, and how it applies to their course materials.

Purpose of This Guide

copyright symbolThis guide is designed to help DVC faculty make informed decisions about the responsible and legal use of copyrighted materials in face-to-face and online courses.

This guide is for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice or as a substitute for consultation with an attorney.

Copyright has many nuances. This guide is intended to provide basic guidance for creating, using, and sharing information with others.

What You Can Do, At a Glance...

Credit: Association of Research Libraries. "Know Your Copy Rights."