Copyright Services
Get answers on copyright and fair use through our consultations, workshops and presentations, online resources, and more.
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Copyright and Teaching
Find resources and guidance for considering copyright concerns when selecting course materials.
Copyright Advocacy
View our public statements on copyright as it relates to scholarship, research, the library, and the university.
Copyright Guides
Learn about copyright, fair use, Creative Commons, open access, scholarly publishing, and obtaining permission.
Copies Made by Libraries and Archives
Request copies from the library as permitted by copyright law for uses such as teaching, scholarship, and research.
Copyright Forms
Find useful forms and templates including gift agreements, release forms, addendas, and more.
Use guides
Information about U.S. copyright law, including rights of users, permission, and the public domain.
Learn about copyright concepts and considerations through our scenarios.
Illustrates the "substantial similarity" doctrine from U.S. copyright law, using a set of case summaries.
Resource for faculty, staff, and students to learn where to find content they can easily use, remix, and share without worrying about copyright restrictions.
Information about Creative Commons licenses, which allow you to share, reuse, and remix images, video, music, and other content.
Explains how to find copyright holders and get permission to use different copyrighted works.
Answers to common questions about copyright and course websites, including when and how materials can be posted on Canvas.
When and how copyright affects use of videos in classrooms.
Answers to common copyright questions that come up when working on a dissertation, including using others' content and publishing.
Information about journals, books, and open access for authors looking to publish scholarly works.
What open access is, a list of APC discounts, answers to frequently asked questions, and information about how to make your work open access.
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Author’s Addenda
Addenda you can use when signing publishing agreements for articles and books to retain your author's rights.
Contract Request Letter
Template letter for requesting a copy of your publishing agreement from your publisher.
Copyright and Oral History Interviews
Best practices and sample release forms for conducting oral history interviews.
Gift Agreements
Forms for U-M affiliates to use when working with donors.
Licensing Form
A form for copyright holders to document that they’ve licensed a work under Creative Commons.
Rights Reversion
Form for requesting your copyright back in order to increase access to your scholarship.
Syllabus Statement
Statement for instructors to include on their syllabi to inform their students about copyright and academic integrity.
Questions?
Contact the Library Copyright Office at copyright@umich.edu or visit connect with us to see how to make an appointment, attend a workshop, and more.