SNHU policies and resources concerning copyright law.
Questions?
If you have any questions, or if you would like more information, please contact:
Ellen Phillips - Director, Open Educational Resources & Intellectual Property, e.phillips@snhu.edu (603.652.1900)
U.S. Copyright Law
The following web resources have been compiled by a librarian and may be useful in your research but don't forget to always evaluate any websites you use!
Title 17 of the U.S. Code, also called the U.S. Copyright Law, governs the use of copyrighted works. This link provides the text of the law from the United States Copyright Office web site.
The 1998 Digital Millennium Copyright Act (H.R. 2281, 1998) deals with digital media not covered in Title 17. It was passed by the U.S. Congress on October 12, 1998 in response to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) 1996 copyright treaty.
The Technology, Education, and Copyright Harmonization Act of 2001 (TEACH Act) (S. 487, 2001) defines new opportunities for distance education to use copyrighted material without obtaining permission.
Legislative information from the United States Senate and House of Representatives. A good place to keep track of potential changes to the copyright laws such as issues related to Orphan Works and internet radio.
