Copyright
Copyright provides creators of "original works of authorship" with an exclusive set of rights to copy, reproduce, distribute, and perform their works. The law is intended to:
"... promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for a limited Time to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries."
United States Constitution, Article I, Section 8
In supporting teaching, learning, and research on campus, Syracuse University adheres to all U.S. Copyright Laws (Title 17, United States Code) and other Congressional Copyright Acts and Amendments.
Section 106 of the copyright law lists the exclusive rights of copyright owners. The remaining sections of Chapter 1 describe a number of exceptions and limitations on those rights. Exceptions most common in educational settings are Section 107: Fair Use; Section 108: Reproduction by Libraries and Archives; Section 109: Transfer (Right of First Sale); and Section 110(2): The TEACH Act.
Since responsibility for copyright compliance rests with the user, these pages provide information and educational tools to assist you in making informed decisions regarding appropriate use of copyrighted materials. If you intend to make limited use of copyrighted material for educational purposes under fair use, we encourage you to complete and retain a fair use checklist for each item to document your decisions.
Should you need additional information, the Provost has established the University Committee on Copyright to develop a copyright education program for faculty, students and staff; identify areas in which copyright policy development is needed and recommend new or revised institutional policies; assess the implications of new copyright legislation for University policy and practice; monitor trends in the copyright environment; and make recommendations on how to align University copyright policy with the academic mission.
 
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