Copyright at Carleton
All of us at Carleton--faculty, staff, and students--have occasions when we need to use materials that are protected by copyright law. This site is designed to:
- Explain Carleton College's copyright policy
- Help you understand the ways you may and may not use copyrighted materials
- Provide a quick reference to the rules for using various kinds of content, in or out of the classroom
Carleton's Policy
This is the text of Carleton College's copyright policy as adopted by the Board of Trustees on October 21, 2006.When Does Copyright Apply?
Having trouble determining whether a work is protected by copyright? These resources can help.Understanding Fair Use
Many copyright decisions hinge on whether our use of copyrighted material is permitted under the Fair Use clause. This section helps you understand what qualifies as Fair Use.Quick Reference by Content Type
What kind of content do you need to use? Our quick-reference guide will help you understand the copyright guidelines for using text, images, audio, video, web content, music and software.Requesting Permission
Does your use of copyrighted material falls outside the scope of fair use? Here you will find help with acquiring permission to use it.FAQs
Frequently asked questions about copyright issues at Carleton.Educational Links
More online resources for learning about copyright issues.Contact Us
Still have questions about Carleton copyright issues after reviewing this site? Here's who to contact.
