No one should post copyrighted course content electronically without first obtaining permission from the copyright owner; or concluding after a reasonable “fair use” analysis using the factors that qualify as fair use.
To obtain permission from a copyright owner to reproduce, distribute, perform, display, or create derivative works an instructor should contact one of the many organizations that offers assistance in securing permission to use copyrighted works.
Media Types
Music Licensors
- American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
- Broadcast Music, Inc.
- Society of European Stage Authors and Composers
- National Music Publishers’ Association
Video Licensors
Third-Party Services
The following service will obtain copyright permission for clients. Please note that posting does not imply endorsement.
- Copyright Clearance Center;(978) 750-8400.
- Xanedu; (800) 218-5971.
- Creative Commons
