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The Constitution shall have the Power... To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing the limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive right to their respective Writings and Discoveries (United States Constitution, Article 1, Section 8)
Copyright has two main purposes:
- Protection of the author's general right to control how a work is used.
- Protection of the author's right to obtain commercial benefit from valuable work.
These pages are intended to serve as a reference and a guide in interpreting the copyright laws, but should not be considered a substitute for legal counsel.
The coordination of copyright matters is the responsibility of the Copyright Officer. This position is currently held on an acting basis by the Director of Libraries, 836-3715. The Copyright Officer will provide information and/or forms related to author's rights, contractual arrangements, latest copyright information and enforcement of regulations.
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