Issues surrounding the use and distribution of copyrighted materials in the classroom environment and online, is a much debated and discerned topic in today's academia. The General Education Office, in concert with various campus organizations and departments, work to provide faculty with current and valid information surrounding the issue, along with workshops, discussion and resources. The following materials are central to understanding current copyright and fair use issues:

• University Policies, Regulations and Resources:
  • University Libraries: Copyright and Fair Use Guide
  • University Libraries: Patents, Copyright, and Intellectual Property
  • University at Buffalo's DMCA Agent
  • University at Buffalo, Vice President for Research: Policies
• Federal Regulations and Realted Resources:
  • US Copyright Office: United States Copyright Law
  • US Copyright Office: Copyright and Fair Use
  • Copyright Management Center: TEACH Act Summary
  • Copyright Management Center: Fair Use Guidelines
• Helpful Tools:
  • Copyright Management Center: Quick Guide
  • Copyright Clearance Center Online
  • UBMicro Class Material CD Creation: Copyright Consultation