Regardless of your major, copyright issues can be complicated and unfamiliar. UMKC Libraries has a Copyright LibGuide that can help. Finding and reading books, articles, and resources is only a part of the academic puzzle. Beyond properly citing work, you need answers to questions like these:

• How do I use resources in my papers without plagiarizing?
• Do I need to get permissions to be able to include video or background music in my class presentations?
• What conditions allow me to claim “Fair Use” of materials?
• Can I claim “Fair Use” for materials I (or the university) have purchased under a license?

UMKC Libraries Copyright LibGuide helps answer these questions and more.

Still confused? Your subject specialist librarian is happy to help you sort things out and learn how to use materials legally. Visit the library’s Who’s My Librarian? page to find and which librarian specializes in your area.

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