ACC Copyright & Fair Use
The Copyright & Fair Use site provides information to understand and comply with the United States Copyright Laws.
While this site provides information about copyright laws, it should not be intended or construed as legal advice. We recommend you consult an attorney if you want professional assurance that the information on this site and your interpretation of it, is appropriate to your particular situation.
News from LCA
Copyright Legislation
Guidelines from Library Associations
- Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Academic and Research Libraries (ARL, 2012)
- Creative Commons for Educators and Librarians (ALA, 2020)
Copyright at ACC
- Compliance Statement
- Copyright Ownership Rule
- Copyright & Fair Use Administrative Rule
- Software and Copyright
Guidelines for Using Content
- Digital content
- Photocopy
- Images, Video and Broadcast Recordings Best Practices
- Electronic Reserves (E-Reserves)
- Student material
- Works Made for Hire
- Website content and permissions
- Copying music
- Permissions for streaming media
Understanding Copyright Laws
- Copyright law overview
- Fair use overview
- The TEACH Act
- Public Domain
- Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
Resources
- Copyright ownership agreement forms
- Copyright workshops & training
- Obtain copyright permission
- Copyright database searches
- Copyright clearance center
- U.S. Copyright Office
Contact
Courtney Mlinar (ACC Copyright Officer)
Elgin Campus Library
512-223-9433
courtney.mlinar@austincc.edu