Fair Use

Fair Use and Restrictions of Song Parodies

Question

We are parodying words to a popular song to create a video celebrating our library's anniversary. The song is 50 years old. We will be using the music but changing the lyrics.

Fair Use and the Ten Percent Rule

Question

A teacher would like to reproduce an entire article from a published magazine. They state that because it is only 10% of the entire magazine, it falls under fair use.

Sharing supplemental textbook resources

Question

Can a faculty member, who no longer requires students to buy a textbook, duplicate and share (with the students) the supplemental instructional resources provided by the publisher?