BVRL copyright guidelines:

   • The Bunting Visual Resources Library complies with United States 
     copyright law (U.S. Copyright Act of 1976, 90 Stat 2541).

   • When  acquiring and providing images, the library follows the 
     Image Collection Guidelines of the Visual Resources Association.

The University of New Mexico copyright guidelines:

   • Research & Intellectual Property Legal Services - a division of the 
     University Counsel Office - Documents include UNM's official Intellectual
     Property Policy, Fair Use guidelines, sample forms and FAQs.

If you are interested in general copyright regulations and information about using images lawfully, the following four sites offer excellent starting points:

   • Copyright & Art Issues - compiled by Christine L. Sundt - A site with links 
     to documents, policies, guidelines, papers, and opinions regarding copyright
     and fair use with special emphasis in fine arts and digita images.

   • Intellectual Property Rights - compiled by the VRA Ad Hoc Committee 
     Intellectual Property Rights - A site with links to guidelines, position 
     statements, reports, compilations, and other resources regarding copyright,
     intellectual property rights, and fair use.

   • The Copyright Education Program - offered by the American Library 
     Association's Office for Information Technology Policy - A program
     to help librarians gain expertise and confidence in dealing with 
     copyright issues.

   • Copyown - created by Rodney Jay Peterson, Director of Policy and Planning 
     for the University of Maryland - A website on current and emerging copyright 
     conflicts and issues for institutions of higher learning. On view are the 
     copyright policies of many academic institutions in  the United States.
           

 

 

 

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