| Copyright Policy Information
Mansfield University complies with the provisions of the DMCA. Information
on this policy can be found at Mansfield
University Copyright Policy page. A selection of the policy and links
to better help you understand copyright are included below.
"Intellectual Rights
Respect for intellectual labor and creativity is vital to academic
discourse and enterprise. This principle applies to any original work
in any tangible medium of expression. Images displayable on computer
screens, computer software, music, books, magazines, journals, photographs,
and articles are among items subject to copyright. A work need not
be explicitly labeled with a copyright notice to be afforded copyright
protection.
Copyright Violations
It is a violation of copyright law to copy, distribute, display, exhibit,
or perform copyrighted works without authority of the owner. Violations
of authorial integrity, including plagiarism, invasion of privacy, unauthorized
access, and copyright violations, may be grounds for sanctions against
members of the Mansfield University academic community."
Starting Points for Further Information
Cornell
University Law School
Comprehensive collection of legal resources on Copyright Law
United States Copyright Office
Copyright Topics
Copyright and Fair Use/Stanford
University
Provides in depth information on Copy Right Law and the Fair Use doctrine
Overview
of the Teach Act (.pdf)
Balancing Copyright Concerns: the Teach Act 2000 by Laura Gassaway
Teach Act
Toolkit
An online resource for understanding copyright and distance education
Online Tutorials
University
of Texas Crash Course on Copyright
Permissions
Copyright Clearance Center
Obtaining
Permissions/Regent University
Additional Help
Any concerns or questions about copyright issues contact:
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