Copyright Information Online

Trinity University Library Copyright Compliance Policy Statement

Collections of links about copyright and file sharing:

When Copying is Okay: The "Fair Use" Rule  A clear, simple explanation of the often complicated "Fair Use" exception to copyright law.

Friends of Active Copyright Education  An initiative of the Copyright Society of the USA, established to "foster and support copyright awareness."  Features helpful "top myths" lists regarding various copyright issues.

Music United for Strong Internet Copyright  A coalition of musicians, music publishers, and recording industry professionals who advocate adherence to copyright law.  Their site includes helpful FAQs on music sharing and copyright law, as well as links to further resources.

Pro-Music Copyright FAQ  An informative list of frequently asked questions on copyright and Internet file-sharing.

When Works Pass into the Public Domain  An easy-to-read chart created by University of North Carolina staff, describing the matrix of publication dates, media formats, and time frames for determining when a copyrighted work goes into the public domain.