"A community of librarians, copyright scholars, and policy wonks." Lots of information is presented in a wiki, Q & A forum, and blog. Interactive online tools aid in identifying whether a work is in the public domain and whether a particular use of copyrighted material qualifies as "fair use."
Hosted by the Stanford University Libraries, this site provides background and links on US copyright law and practice.
Free digital versions of the graphic novel: starring filmmaker Akiko, who encounters the befuddling world of intellectual property, and must determine what copyright and fair use entails.
Straightforward explanations from the University of Texas System.
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Last modified by: Alison Greenlee on 12/7/09