Copyright Law Research Guide

This quick reference chart indicates the copyright term for works depending on whether they were published or registered, when they were created or published, whether the work was published with a copyright notice, etc. From Cornell University Library

Information about fair use, educational use

Includes a good section on educational permissions and coursepacks.

A searchable database of court opinions, including by category and type of use.

How to request permission. Includes model permission letters.

Database of copyright contacts for writers, artists, etc.

from the University of Michigan Libraries. How to identify the copyright holder and how to obtain permission/licenses for various types of works, such as text, images, music and film.

This service can help obtain copyright permissions.