How to use this guide

This guide will help you explore some common copyright issues for academics. Here you will find tools and information to help navigate fair use, author rights, open licensing and other important topics. It is intended to be a reference source, so you may want to skip to pages and sections that are directly relevant to your situation. You will see a list of resources on the last page of the guide. If you have any questions or would like additional information, don't hesitate to reach out using the contact box or consult the contacts below. 

University Resources for Copyright Assistance

• Your librarian: departmental liaisons/Directory of Subject Specialists
• Author rights: Mahrya Burnett or Sara Scheib 
• University of Iowa Office of the General Counsel
• University of Iowa Information Policies, Standards, and Guidelines