Make the Right Decision
- Digital Copyright Slider
- Digital Image Rights Computator Assess the intellectual property status of a specific image.
- Has copyright has been renewed? This database hosted by Stanford University makes searchable the copyright renewal records received by the US Copyright Office between 1950 and 1992 for books published in the US between 1923 and 1963. Note that the database includes ONLY US Class A (book) renewals.
- Illinois Wesleyan University Statement on Plagiarism
- Legal Downloading Sites!
- Section 208 Spinner Section 108 of the U.S. Copyright Code allows libraries & archives, under certaiin circumstances, to make reproductions of copyrighted materials without permission of the copyright holder. Use the spinner to determine if your request is covered by this exemption.
Welcome - Ask Your Question Here
Welcome to The Ames Library resource guide for Copyright Information at IWU.
If you need help or have any questions related to copyright for your classes or your research, or rights & permissions inquiries, please send me an e-mail or give me a call.
IWU Copyright Policies and Practices
University Policy: Illinois Wesleyan University expects individuals affiliated with the University to uphold copyright laws ensuring the protection of intellectual property, giving authors due credit, and demonstrating responsible citizenship.
Illinois Wesleyan University advocates that individuals creating content proactively review publisher right's agreements before signing and retain authority over the intellectual property.
Illinois Wesleyan University encourages individuals to be familiar with the application of the four factors comprising Fair Use.
While Illinois Wesleyan University copyright policies and practices are as described here, final judgment rests with each individual. Support and help is available from the University Copyright Officer.
Unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material, including unauthorized peer-to-peer sharing, may subject you to civil and criminal liabilities. The Copyright Act provides stiff penalties for infringing copyrighted works. Under appropriate circumstances, penalties can include monetary damages, all profits earned by the infringer from the unauthorized use of the copyrighted work and attorney’s fees. A court can also order the destruction of all infringing copies.
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Credit to Georgetown University, IUPUI, Stanford University, and CSUSA for various material within this site.
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