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Friday, August 5, 2011

Online Materials and Copyright

The copyright holder has the same rights regardless of the format of the work (e.g., online, Web-based, CD-ROM)
The right to copy the work remains with the owner; this includes a copy to your computer.
If you make a copy for your personal use, it is likely to be regarded as fair use.  If you post it to a public Web site, it is unlikely to be considered fair use.

Guidelines for Using Online Materials

Check if the copyright holder provides information on how his/her document or computer program may be used.
If possible, get permission from the copyright holder and keep a record of the permission granted.
If you intend to use something repeatedly, get permission.

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