Copyright Support for Scholars at the UConn Library
UConn Librarians can answer questions and help scholars navigate challenges around copyright, publication, and sharing scholarly works.
Copyright
Faculty and students encounter copyright issues in many aspects of their scholarship. This page provides information and guidance for complying with copyright law in teaching, learning, and scholarship.
Fair Use
Some material that is copyrighted can be used under fair use doctrine. This page offers guidance with topics including requirements for fair use, Creative Commons licenses, and obtaining permission for use of copyrighted materials
Teaching
Copyright policies apply to use of materials in teaching and student work. This page includes information about copyright in face-to-face and distance learning, including digital course material and course packs. It also addresses using or publishing student work.
Additional Services & Resources
Creative Commons Licenses
Creative Commons licenses are available to any copyright holder or content creator to use for free. They help to protect creative works under copyright law while making them available for use by others in ways determined by the creator. This guide explains license types and how they can be used.