Copyright and Fair Use

If you have specific questions or require more in-depth information, please feel free to contact us for a consultation. We can provide information and resources to help you make informed decisions when using copyrighted materials. Examples of instances where we can help include:

• If a proposed use of copyrighted material falls within fair use guidelines
• How much material can be taken from a source without permission and still be considered fair use
• If and when material can be shared digitally via course management systems like Desire2Learn
• Avoiding plagiarism and properly citing materials

Workshops and individual consultations are available for faculty, staff, and students.

Hours and Contact:
Monday through Friday, 8:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.
847.578.8808
eresources@rosalindfranklin.edu

Please note that this service will provide information and resources, but it is not designed to provide legal advice nor will it make copyright decisions on your behalf. Each person at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science is individually responsible for determining if they are in compliance with copyright law.

Please also note that this is not a copyright clearance service and will not obtain copyright permissions on your behalf.