Full course description
Format: Resource Hub
Level: Basic
Credit: Certificate option
Keywords: Copyright, fair use, public domain, creative commons
If you are a UM System employee, do not create a new registration account. You will have the option to enroll with your UM System credentials.
Course Introduction
The University of Missouri Extension takes copyright infringement seriously. It is our responsibility as instructors to be compliant with the laws governing the use of intellectual property. According to Copyright.gov, "Copyright is a form of protection grounded in the U.S. Constitution and granted by law for original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression. Copyright covers both published and unpublished works." Copyright protects your work, and the work of others.
Learning Outcomes
After completing the modules, you will be able to:
- Utilize the Fair Use Checklist
- Track image permissions
- Locate additional resources
Module Topics Include
- Public domain and Creative Commons
- Copyright guidelines
- Copyright decisions and
- Obtaining and tracking permission
Course Facilitator
Jessica Gordon
gordonjes@missouri.edu
Much of this course and the resources we are providing come from the work of MU Extension Communications and Anne Barker, University of Missouri Libraries. Thank you for providing information and resources to help us understand the complex nature of copyright!