Open Access, Scholarly Communication, and Copyright: Fair Use Resources

A lighthearted introduction to fair use using clips from Disney films.

This site gives descriptions and examples of uses that weigh in favor of and against fair use and those "in the middle" that can be further beneficial in a fair-use analysis. The four factors are defined individually and in relation to one another.

This is a printable worksheet (bottom of page) that allows you to select uses that favor and weigh against fair use based on your desired use. It also includes brief descriptions of each factor.

This is an interactive, step-by-step guide developed by the ALA to facilitate fair use analyses among educators. From the ALA's Office for Information Technology Policy.

This site follows active court cases regarding fair use, in addition to providing "legal support to a range of projects designed to clarify, and extend, the boundaries of fair use in order to enhance creative freedom."