Do I need permission to publish Special Collections materials?
Special Collections does not require researchers to request permission to quote from or publish images of collection materials, nor do we charge permission or use fees. However, we ask that you cite Special Collections as the source of the materials following the citation guidelines detailed in the FAQ entry above.
Additionally, permission for certain uses (including but not limited to quoting, publishing, performing, and reproducing) may require permission from the copyright holder or executors. When required, it is the researcher’s responsibility to obtain such permissions. Useful resources for researching and obtaining permissions include:
- Copyright Term and the Public Domain in the United States, published by the Cornell University Copyright Information Center, can help researchers to determine if a work is in the public domain.
- The WATCH File (Writers, Artists, and Their Copyright Holders) maintained by the Harry Ransom Center and the University of Reading is a database of copyright contacts for writers, artists, and prominent figures in other creative fields.
- Artists Rights Society is a copyright, licensing and monitoring organization for visual artists in the United States.
If you have questions about copyright or permissions for a particular collection, please contact us via AskSpec.
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Special Collections does not require researchers to request permission to quote from or publish images of collection materials, nor do we charge permission or use fees. However, we ask that you cite Special Collections as the source of the materials following the citation guidelines detailed in the FAQ entry above.
Additionally, permission for certain uses (including but not limited to quoting, publishing, performing, and reproducing) may require permission from the copyright holder or executors. When required, it is the researcher’s responsibility to obtain such permissions. Useful resources for researching and obtaining permissions include:
- Copyright Term and the Public Domain in the United States, published by the Cornell University Copyright Information Center, can help researchers to determine if a work is in the public domain.
- The WATCH File (Writers, Artists, and Their Copyright Holders) maintained by the Harry Ransom Center and the University of Reading is a database of copyright contacts for writers, artists, and prominent figures in other creative fields.
- Artists Rights Society is a copyright, licensing and monitoring organization for visual artists in the United States.
If you have questions about copyright or permissions for a particular collection, please contact us via AskSpec.
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