Copyright affects the way we use, share, create, and publish information in academic work. This guide provides an overview of key concepts—such as what copyright protects, how long it lasts, and how to legally use material created by others. It also offers tools for determining whether a use may qualify as Fair Use, when you might need to seek permission, and how to license your own work.
Whether you are instructor, researcher, student, or creator, this guide is here to support informed, ethical, and confident decision-making.
*This guide provides general educational information and does not constitute legal advice.