Subject/Research Guides: Copyright, Fair Use and Plagiarism: Fair Use

What is Fair Use?

Many students and faculty ask the question, "What is Fair Use?" when writing papers, preparing presentations, compiling course readings, or simply sharing published material with friends and colleagues. The following information will help guide you as you consider your options.

Wilmington U Checklist for Fair Use
Use this checklist to determine whether your use is "fair" or not.
Fair Use - Columbia University
The Copyright Advisory Office at Columbia University describes fair use and provides a checklist educators may use to evaluate their use of copyrighted materials.
Fair Use Evaluator
Affiliated with the American Library Association, this page provides a tool to determine the "fairness" of a use under the U.S. Copyright Code and a document that helps users collect, organize & archive information needed to support a fair use.
Exceptions for Educators Tool
The Exceptions for Instructors eTool guides users through the educational exceptions in U.S. copyright law, helping to explain and clarify rights and responsibilities for the performance and display of copyrighted content in traditional, distance and blended educational models.
Government Fair Use PDF
For those works that are still protected by copyright, consult this fair use PDF to help you determine if the work can be used in other, more limited ways.

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