The information and resources in this guide will help you better understand your rights and responsibilities in creating and using copyrighted materials.

This guide provides a basic overview of many copyright topics relevant to research, scholarship and teaching:

• Copyright basics
• Your rights as an author
• Using another’s copyrighted work in your research or teaching
• Creative Commons open licenses
• Publishing your research

Copyright Services supports Ohio State faculty, staff, and students by providing education and guidance on the application of copyright law to facilitate teaching, research, and scholarship. Our office does not provide legal advice, but we do offer workshops, customized presentations, consultations, and referrals to resources.

Contact Copyright Services:

Email: libcopyright@osu.edu

Visit: go.osu.edu/copyright

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