U.S. and international laws have complex relationship to the publications and work product of artists, photographers, photojournalists and with journalists who cover the arts. Further complexity enters if one operates within scholarly, educational, and not for profit environments. This guide in not a comprehensive primer on copyright law, fair use of copyrighted publications and the like. Nevertheless, most scholars, journalists, photographers and artists will at one time or another encounter questions in this area, or perhaps even conflicts. Here are a few resources the public communications librarian, Michael Pasqualoni, invites you to consider.
Anderson, R. (2016, August 16). The Difference between Copyright Infringement and Plagiarism—and Why It Matters. Library Journal
*understanding the differences
Created in 2007 by Eric Faden, Assoc Professor of English & Film/Media Studies, Bucknell University. A creative exploration of copyright principles that uses remixed animation. Identical version is hosted by Center for Internet & Society, Stanford University Law School
SU Copyright Portal: Provides educational information to the Syracuse University community about copyright and other laws, policies, and regulations that govern information creation, use, retention and adaptation for scholarly purposes. The Portal also provides guidance and direction to the University community on issues such as:
All the Portal’s information is educational. None of the Portal’s information should be considered formal legal advice.