• Copyright

  • What is Copyright?

    Copyright compliance can be a confusing topic, but to protect ourselves and our school, it is critical that we follow all copyright law.

  • What is Fair Use?

    • Fair Use allows copyrighted material to be used for educational purposes under certain conditions.
    • Fair Use covers many school uses of copyrighted material, but it does not cover everything.
    • Fair use can be tricky! If you aren’t sure if something you are using qualifies as Fair Use, please talk to our principal or the school librarian for guidance.

     
    ​You can read more about Fair Use at Copyright.gov.

  • Common Uses of Copyrighted Materials in Schools

    Fair Use:

    • Copying one article from a magazine or book for students to use  
    • Copying any work that is currently in the public domain
    • Showing a movie clip as part of a curriculum-related lesson
    • Reading a picture book aloud to your class
    • Using public domain images or images you purchased and have permission to post on your blog or website.

    Not Fair Use:

    • Copying an entire magazine or book for students to use (this includes textbooks)
    • Posting work that is not currently in the public domain on a website
    • Showing a movie for entertainment purposes, such as a class reward or PTA Movie Night (license is required)
    • Reading a picture book aloud and posting your reading to YouTube or other online video sharing site
    • Using most images found through online searches on a webpage, blog, or any other online site.