HDL -- Copyright & Fair Use

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Reproduction of Copyrighted Works by Educators and Librarians (U.S. Copyright Office Circular 21)
"Many educators and librarians ask about the fair use and photocopying provisions of the copyright law. The Copyright Office cannot give legal advice or offer opinions on what is permitted or prohibited. However, we have published in this circular basic information on some of the most important legislative provisions and other documents dealing with reproduction by librarians and educators."

Fair Use (U.S. Copyright Office Factsheet 102)
"(The) doctrine (of fair use) has developed through a substantial number of court decisions over the years. This doctrine has been codified in section 107 of the copyright law."

The Technology, Education and Copyright Harmonization (TEACH) Act (current text of Legislation) signed by George W. Bush On November 2nd, 2002. The legislation is the result of recent efforts to bring the Copyright Act up-to-date with the current state of distance education. Congress mandated the United States Copyright Office to conduct a study as part of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and disseminate a report to include recommendations. The TEACH Act is an attempt to implement the recommendations identified in that report.