Copyright law protects original works and it is automatic. Once a work is created, it is copyrighted.
Knowing a little about copyright law and setting a good example for our students is not only important, but could save you from an expensive lawsuit.
Beyond Copyright: Creative Commons
More Information:
Comprehensible Classroom Tips for finding images online that you can use in your documents
Open Source Image Resources (these are not all student friendly):
- Wikimedia
- Morguefile
- Creative Commons Search
- Open Clip Art
- Best Photos US
- Agricultural Research Service Image Gallery
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Digital Library
- US Department of Defense Media
- Antarctic Photo Library
- Southeast Ecological Science Center Photo Gallery
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory Image Gallery
Questions?
Your school librarian knows a lot about Copyright and Fair Use!
Thank you to Rebecca Koelker who suggested this important subject.