For Assistance:
Sherry Mahnken
Research Librarian, College of Arts, Sciences, and Education
mahnkens@mst.edu
(573) 341-7843
Michael Lewis
Research Librarian, College of Engineering and Computing
michaellewis@mst.edu
(573) 341-7839
Georgette Nicolosi
Research Librarian, Kummer College of Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Development
gnhnp@mst.edu
(573) 341-4228
Roger Weaver
Director, Scholarly Communications
weaverjr@mst.edu
(573) 341-4221
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COPYRIGHT IN THE CLASSROOM
Copyright law provides exceptions to the rights of copyright holders that are of particular importance to teachers and researchers:
- Section 107 of United States Copyright Law known as "Fair Use" allows limited copying of copyrighted works without the permission of the owner for certain purposes, including teaching and research.
- Section 110 of United States Copyright Law gives teachers and students certain rights to publicly display and perform copyrighted works in the classroom.
- Section 108 of United States Copyright Law allows in certain circumstances libraries and archives to reproduce of copyrighted works.