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UFC Circular U7-98 Indiana University
Policy on Fair Use of Copyrighted Works
for Education and Research
for Education and Research
Approved by the Indiana University Board of Trustees: December 5, 1997
As an institution devoted to the
creation, discovery, and dissemination of knowledge to serve the public,
Indiana University is committed to complying with all applicable laws
regarding intellectual property. That commitment includes the full exercise
of the rights accorded to users of copyrighted works under the "Fair-Use"
provision of federal copyright law.
It therefore is the policy of Indiana University to facilitate the exercise in good faith of full Fair-Use rights by faculty, librarians, and staff, in furtherance of their teaching, research, and service activities. To that end, the University shall:
inform and educate its faculty, librarians, and staff about their Fair-Use rights and the application of the four factors for determining those rights set forth in 17 U.S.C. Section 107;
develop and make available through the office of the University Counsel, the Copyright Management Center, and other appropriate units, effective resources concerning Fair-Use and intellectual property laws generally and the application of Fair Use in specific situations;
avoid, whenever possible, adopting or supporting policies or agreements that would restrict Fair-Use rights; and
defend and indemnify faculty, librarians, and staff in accordance with provisions of the Officers Liability Insurance resolution, dated May 22, 1971, or any successor indemnification policy.
For an explanation of the underlying principles of the policy and answers to some common questions, see
For additional information to help you understand and apply fair use, see:
Fair Use: Overview and Meaning for Higher Education
Fair Use of Copyrighted Works: A Crucial Element in Educating America
Copyright Law and Graduate Research: New Media, New Rights, and Your New Dissertation
The Copyright Management Center is not part of University Counsel and is not legal counsel to the university or to any members of the university community. A mission of the CMC is to provide information and education services to help members of the community better address their needs. The information received from the CMC is not legal advice. Individuals and organizations should consult their own attorneys.
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