Fair Use Week: Resources
An event celebrating the important doctrines of fair use in the United States and fair dealing in Canada and elsewhere.
Navigation
- Tools - Fair Use Overview & Analysis
- Resources - From VT Library & Online
- Case Studies
Tools for Fair Use Analysis
What is Fair Use? Explore an overview:
- From University of Minnesota Libraries
- From Stanford University Libraries
- "A Fair(y) Use Tale" video overview | transcribed version
Conduct a Fair Use Analysis:
Thinking Through Fair Use - An interactive website with guidance for each of the four factors - for any consideration of whether a use of a copyrighted work would be 'fair' use. Includes text boxes for your notes and provides the option to save a PDF of your analysis.
The Fair Use App - An Interactive Guide for Filmmakers and Video Creators - This app also addresses fair use and the four factors with a focus on film and video creation. It addresses when you can reuse content, how your choices affect a fair use argument, and when you may wish to consider seeking legal advice for a media project.
Library & Online Resources
- Copyright for Teaching & Learning
Information, resources, and contacts for assistance from VT University Libraries. - Fair Use Index - Court Cases & Judicial Opinions
Fair use is a longstanding and vital aspect of American copyright law. The goal of the Index is to make the principles and application of fair use more accessible and understandable by presenting a searchable database of court opinions, including by category and type of use (e.g., music, internet/digitization, parody).
Complete Copyright for K-12 Librarians and Educators by Call Number: KF2995 .R874 2012ISBN: 9780838910832
Copyright, Fair Use, and the Challenge for Universities by Call Number: Z649.F35 C74 1993ISBN: 0226120554
Copyrights and Copywrongs by Call Number: Z642 .V35 2001ISBN: 9780814788066Publication Date: 2001-08-01
Parodies of Ownership: Hip-Hop Aesthetics and Intellectual Property Law by Call Number: KF4757 .S38 2009ISBN: 9780472070602
Reclaiming Fair Use by ISBN: 9780226032283
A Short History of Copyright by ISBN: 9783319020747
- The Internet's Own BoyAaron Swartz was a programming prodigy who helped shape the digital landscape of today. He helped develop the internet protocol RSS and was a co-founder of Reddit. Chronicling his pioneering efforts crusading for open access and free speech and the resulting legal nightmare and tragedy that ensued, the documentary is a dynamic and moving portrait of a brilliant tech millionaire who renounced the values of Silicon Valley startup culture and used technology to tirelessly fight for social justice.
Case Studies
- Summaries of Fair Use CasesWritten by Rich Stim and provided via the Stanford Copyright and Fair Use Center
- Fair Use Index - Court Cases & Judicial OpinionsFair use is a longstanding and vital aspect of American copyright law. The goal of the Index is to make the principles and application of fair use more accessible and understandable by presenting a searchable database of court opinions, including by category and type of use (e.g., music, internet/digitization, parody).