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Copyright Resources: FAIR USE

FAIR USE AND OTHER DECISION MAKING TOOLS

Kenneth Crews’ Fair Use Checklist
One of the very best checklists for educators.
University of Minnesota “Can I Use It?”
Steps through the basic process of determining if a work is copyrighted.
University of Minnesota “Thinking Through Fair Use”
A useful template for making decisions about when to seek permission.
When Works Pass Into the Public Domain
Laura Gasaway’s detailed chart helps you navigate the muddy waters of copyright expiration.

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