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- Copyright BasicsFrom the United States Copyright Office, 2017
- Copyright for Online EducationHere are some tips related to copyright in the context of distance, online, and/or hybrid education.
- Public Statement of Library Copyright SpecialistsThis statement from experts was released to "provide clarity for U.S. colleges and universities about how copyright law applies to the many facets of remote teaching and research in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak."
Frequently Used Resources
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- Storyblocks: Images This link opens in a new windowProvides access to more than 250,000 downloadable photos, vectors, illustrations, and more. TIP: Visit https://www.storyblocks.com/login and create an individual account using your JMU email. You must sign into Storyblocks with your JMU email to access content. You will not be able to access the resource without signing into your account, whether on or off campus.
- Storyblocks: Audio This link opens in a new windowProvides access to over 100,000 downloadable music tracks, sound effects, and loops. TIP: Visit https://www.storyblocks.com/login and create an individual account using your JMU email. You must sign into Storyblocks with your JMU email to access content. You will not be able to access the resource without signing into your account, whether on or off campus.
- Storyblocks: Video This link opens in a new windowProvides unlimited downloads of stock video, after effects templates, and motion backgrounds.TIP: Visit https://www.storyblocks.com/login and create an individual account using your JMU email. You must sign into Storyblocks with your JMU email to access content. You will not be able to access the resource without signing into your account, whether on or off campus.
