Resources & Links

This page provides quick access to copyright resources for Jordan District teachers, administrators, students and parents.

Jordan School District Copyright Policy & Guidelines  

• Policy: DE505: Acceptable Use of Copyrighted Materials in Jordan School District
• Guidelines: PDF Version of Guidelines for Acceptable Use of Copyrighted Materials

Links to Copyright Resources:

• General Interest
  • United State Copyright Office
    General information on copyright and access to U.S. Copyright Law, Title 17 of the United States Code
  • Columbia Copyright Advisory Office
    General information on copyright and fair use, permission seeking information, and public domain resources. Source for the Fair Use Checklist
  • Creative Commons
    copyrighted materials with Creative Commons licenses
  • Soundzabound
    Royalty free music for schools
• Educators
  • Reproduction of Copyrighted Works by Educators and Librarians
    A guide published by the United States Copyright Office
  • Hall Davidson’s Administrator Scenario Checklist
    a useful tool for administrators that identifies common school copyright violations  and lists suggested remedies
  • Movie Licensing USA
    A list of movie studios represented under public performance license
  • 17 USC Sec. 108. Limitations on exclusive rights: Reproduction by librarians and archives
    A resource for library media specialists, principals, and principal designees that addresses requirements for a number of unique reproduction/copying situations
  • 17 USC Sec. 110. Limitations on exclusive rights: Exemption of certain performances and displays
    The section of U.S. copyright law that outlines requirements that apply to non-profit educational institutions specific to performances and displays of copyrighted material, including video, television, closed circuit TV, and musical performances (Principals, principals designees, and library media specialists need to be familiar with these requirements.)