The Library follows the principles of fair-use when placing materials on course reserve. When fair-use cannot be applied, the Library will request and secure copyright permission for the material. Library staff will consult with the instructor on alternative access to materials if the copyright permission cannot be obtained or if the permission fees are exorbitant.

The following links provide information on how individuals may request and secure copyright permissions.

Copyright Clearance Center

The CCC grants permission to reproduce copyrighted content such as articles and book chapters in journals, photocopies, coursepacks, library reserves, Web sites, e-mail and more.

• Login to Your Pay-per-use Account
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  • Create a Pay-per-use Account (No charge for registration).
• Search the Pay-per-use Permissions Service
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  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Pay-per-use Permissions Service

Form Letters

• Form Letter Seeking Permission to Use Copyrighted Materials Online
  Use this letter to request permission when unable to secure copyright using the Copyright Clearance Center. Check the Directory of Publishers and Vendors for email address and web sites.
• Form Letter Seeking Permission to Use Copyrighted Materials as Photocopies
  Use this letter to request permission when unable to secure copyright using the Copyright Clearance Center. Check the Directory of Publishers and Vendors for email address and web sites.
• Form Letter Seeking Permission to Use Personal Materials
  Use this letter to request permission to use a student's personal assignments or works.

Additional Resources for Securing Copyright Permission

• Securing Permission for Copyrighted Works: Expediting the Process with the Aid of Collective Rights Organizations Covers print; online (websites); musical and dramatic works; pictorial, graphic, and sculptural works; motion picture and other audio-visual Works; software; syndicated comics, cartoons, and editorials; and religious works. From IUPUI.
• From Univ. Texas at Austin - Includes links to finding rights holders of foreign collectives, images, freelance publications, music performance, play rights, news archives, movies.