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Welcome!
Have you ever ...
- been short a workbook
or two and decided to make a couple of copies of
one to add to your inventory?
- found an excellent
video to go with your history lesson, so you
made a copy to use and keep for
yourself?
- borrowed a video from
Blockbuster to show your classes to reward them
for a job well done?
- had your students
perform a May Day dance routine to a song by
your favorite local artist?
If you answered yes to any of these questions,
you may be a terrific teacher, but you could be
violating the Federal Copyright Law.
Many associate copyright with protection for
printed materials such as books, encyclopedias, and
magazines. Laws which govern copyright of printed
sources also protect audio, motion media, images,
and text on the Internet and the World Wide Web.
Even though a document does not explicitly state
that it is copyrighted, it is always a good idea to
assume that it is.
The purpose of this site is to provide
information to librarians, teachers, and staff to
make informed decisions before using materials in
the classroom or on the World Wide Web and to
comply with fair use guidelines when using images,
computer programs, or other materials obtained via
the Internet. Formats are also provided to cite
sources used in lessons and projects, and a sample
letter to request permission to use copyrighted
work is available.
Those interested in teaching students about
intellectual property rights may use the lesson
resources provided for various grade levels.
A link to a modified pdf (print downloadable
format) version of this site is also available to
provide a printed resource.
DISCLAIMER: This
site was created by a team of school library media
specialists and a technology coordinator. The
information contained in this site is, to the best
of our knowledge, correct and up-to-date. Copyright
laws and the circumstances surrounding the use of
copyrighted materials can be difficult to
interpret, however, and information in this site
should not be construed as legal advice. The
information provided is not intended to be a
complete coverage of the laws governing
intellectual property rights, but is meant to be a
guide for educators and students to make informed
decisions. Any errors or omissions were solely
created by our team members. This site has not been
reviewed for accuracy by any party that may have
provided information or advice. The team will
willingly remove any portion of the website if
requested. All links are provided with permission
and that permission is not
transferable.
Created By:
Debbie
Lum, School Library Media Specialist,
Waikele Elementary School
Debra
Miura, School Library Media Specialist,
Waipahu Intermediate School
Kerri-lynn
Slavens, School Technology Library Media
Specialist,
Waipahu Intermediate School
Lori-Ann
Tsang, Technology Coordinator,
Waipahu Intermediate School
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