| Summary: | Abstract This tutorial addresses the copyright and fair use issues that are important for all educators to be well-informed about as they use copyrighted materials in their courses. Hosted on the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) website, the module includes narrative text summarizing copyright law, fair use, teaching exemption, and the TEACH Act. Situations that require permissions from copyright holders are discussed, as are public domain, Creative Commons, and sources of shared materials like MedEdPORTAL. Brief scenarios and quizzes reflecting the real world of copyright and fair use decision making are provided to allow the user to evaluate a copyright situation. The module includes links to appropriate sites helpful in making copyright decisions. This tutorial reflects the current copyright guidelines of the UAMS and is intended for general use. Educators must turn to their own institutions for further determinations when appropriate. The module was written by a librarian and has been approved for use at UAMS by the lawyer designated to review copyright questions there.
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