CPCC Library Services Copyright Guidelines

Welcome to CPCC Library Services Copyright Guidelines for the Academic Setting*

A Resource for Faculty & Staff

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*This guide was created to help you to consider the issues surrounding copyright and Fair Use in order to make informed decisions about using protected materials.  This is not a substitute for legal counsel.

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Tips to Keep in Mind:

• Assume most content is protected by copyright
• Educational Use ≠ Fair Use  
• Attribution alone may not be enough
• Password-protection alone may not be enough
• Students hold copyright to their works