U.S. Copyright Overview
Copyright on the Internet
The U.S. Copyright Office provides guidance on using content you find on the internet.
Fair Use Overview
Fair Use
The U.S. Copyright Office explains the doctrine of "fair use" is and how it applies when you are looking to use a copyright-protected work
Finding Free Content
The following Pollak Library guides will help you find digital content that you can use for free without infringing on copyright.
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(Pollak Library Guide) Public Domain Media & Content
Public domain works are creative works to which copyright no longer applies or never applied. You can use these works for free and event modify them. Visit the above linked guide for a directory of sites where you can find public domain content. -
(Pollak Library Guide) Creative Commons
Creative Commons works are creative works that the content creator is allowing others to freely use under certain conditions specified in each license. Visit the above linked guide for a directory of sites where you can find Creative Commons content.
Need More Guidance?
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(Pollak Library Guide) Copyright
Copyright & Policy Librarian, Anthony Davis, Jr. provides more information about copyright and the doctrine of fair use. You can also book a consultation with Anthony.