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What is a Copyright?Copyright is a form of protection provided by the laws
of the United States (Title
17, United States Code) to the authors of original works of authorship
including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual
works. This protection is available to both published and unpublished
works. Section 106 of the Copyright Act generally gives the owner of
copyright the exclusive right to do and to authorize others to do the
following:
This definition was taken from Copyright
Basics (Circular 1), a brochure published by the U.S. Copyright
Office.
The Copyright CollectionAs a Depository Library for federal government information, we receive information and publications from the Copyright Office. These materials are shelved in the Government Documents collection on Level 3 of R.M. Cooper Library. Our collection also includes books about what is covered by copyrights, how to search for copyright information, and how to apply for a copyright. Some of these books are available to borrow. South Carolina residents may apply for a courtesy borrower's card to check out books for two weeks. The cost of this card is $10.00 for the first year, with a $7.00 annual renewal charge. Copyright SearchesThe records of the Copyright Office are open for inspection
and searching by the public. Files from 1978 to the present can can be
searched electronically at the Library
of Congress Web Page.
In addition, on request, the Copyright Office will search
its records at the statutory rate of $20 for each hour or fraction of
an hour. For information on searching the Office records concerning the
copyright status or ownership of a work, request Circulars 22 and 23.
Important Copyright Phone Numbers
Still have questions? Check out this Tutorial from
the University of Texas. It is especially helpful for University faculty
members who are concerned about Fair Use.
* NOTE: Copyright information is not part of the Patent
and Trademark Depository Library Program, but is supplied through the
Federal Depository Library Program.
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