Research Guides: Copyright and Fair Use: MSU Policies

MSU Operating Policies and Procedures

Links to pertinent MSU Operating Policies and Procedures are provided below. Other policies and procedures may apply as well.

Use of Copyrighted Works for Education and Research
"It is the responsibility of individual teachers and researchers to learn about copyright and reach informed conclusions, understanding that the primary responsibility for making appropriate decisions about fair use of copyrighted material rests with the individual faculty or staff member."
1976 Copyright Act as Related to Musical Performances
The purpose of this policy is "to provide consistent guidelines to ensure that university student organizations comply with the provisions of Public Law 94-553."
Management of Copyrighted Site Licensed Computer Software at Mississippi State University
Statement on Intellectual Property at Mississippi State University
This document "establishes the ... policy with respect to the developmental process, protection, transfer, and commercialization of rights to Intellectual Property, defined below, resulting from the work of its faculty and other employees."
Standards for Preparing Theses & Dissertations
These standards were developed by the Graduate School. Information on the use of copyrighted material is provided on page 4.

MSU Libraries

The MSU Libraries will assist instructors who wish to provide students in their classes with access to copyrighted articles, book chapters, and more via electronic or print reserves.

Placing Materials on Reserve
When you use course reserves for supplemental class materials, the Libraries will secure copyright permission, if needed.
Linking to Library Databases
The information on this page shows how to link to library databases so that off-campus users will be able to access them.