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Finding & Using Images, Video, Music and Other Copyrighted & Open Access Content: Copyright & General Information

A research guide for finding and using copyrighted and open acess or creative commons content inculding images, video, music, and more.

Quick Links

Copyright Guides

CAA's Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for the Visual Arts
Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Academic and Research Libraries
Copyright Connection
This University of Washington site provides information about many aspects of copyright, including information about compilations, music, and images.
Copyright Guide from Alkek Library - Texas State
A guide created to provide basic copyright information, with a special emphasis on faculty, staff, and graduate student needs. Includes information about images and copyright.
Copyright Law of the United States
Copyright information and laws from the U.S. Copyright Office.
Linking to Copyrighted Materials
From the Citizen's Media Law Project's Copyright section on their website.
Texas State Fair Use Checklist
Visual Resources Association: Statement on the Fair Use of Images for Teaching, Research, and Study
Visual Resources Association:Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Copyright Resources Providing Guidance on Academic Use of Images

Handouts

Library Directory
Floor information and call number map to find books
Library catalog guide
How to use the library catalog

Locating Periodicals
What is a periodical and how to find them

Ask a Librarian & Research Help

Individual Research Consultation

You can also make an online or face to face appointment with me or another reference librarian using the Individual Research Consultation form.

Welcome to the Finding & Using Images, Video, Music and Other Copyrighted & Open Access Content Workshop

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A blog for Art & Design Students and Faculty or anyone interested in art resources at Alkek Library and on the World Wide Web.

New Art & Design Titles!

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