Copyright, WMU Libraries Digitized Collections

Copyright for WMU Digitized Collections

Copyright for unique collections of WMU Libraries and others vary by item and collection. Most are open to the public unless otherwise noted. For some materials in the digitized collections, limited use has been obtained from rights owners with all other rights reserved. Please read the copyright information that accompanies each item.

The digital collections are provided for educational use under 'Fair Use' guidelines. For additional permission and further information contact the Library Digitization Center project staff: (lib-dc@wmich.edu) Access to restricted items is possible, please contact us with your specific needs.

Attribution

When using an image or referring to a WMU collection in your research, please give attribution with credit to the institution and department listed in the item’s metadata.

For example: Western Michigan University, Archives and Regional History Collections


Resources for copyright issues:

Western Michigan University copyright page: http://atis.wmich.edu/copyright/

Copyright Basics: What is Copyright Law?
http://www.copyright.com/Services/copyrightoncampus/basics/law.html

Copyright Quick Guide, Copyright Advisory Office, Columbia University Libraries/Information Services http://www.copyright.columbia.edu/?q=copyright-quick-guide

Copyright & Fair Use, Stanford University Libraries, list of articles, http://fairuse.stanford.edu/web_resources/articles.html

These links to external websites have been provided as additional resources for convenience. Those who use these other websites are responsible to familiarize themselves with the terms and conditions of their use. WMU Libraries claims no responsibility for the content or usage rights of the materials found there.