Copyright

Clarksville Montgomery County School System adheres to the current copyright laws in accordance with federal laws.

"It is the intent of Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) that all employees shall adhere to the provisions of copyright laws in the use of instructional materials. CMCSS shall establish guidelines (COM-G001) regarding the use of copyrighted materials. All CMCSS employees must review these guidelines during the annual employee training. Upon completing the annual employee training, employees verify their completion by either signing the attendance sheet or by completing the online post-test the start of the school year. Principals are responsible for either referencing or including a copy of these guidelines in their faculty handbooks." (From: CMCSS Administrative Policy)

• • • • CMCSS Guidelines for Use of Copyrighted Material

      • CMCSS Communications Master Document List

U.S. Copyright Office Fair Use Index

• • CMCSS Communications supports U.S. Copyright Index

• • Copyright and Fair Use Chart for Teachers

  • ALA Checklist for Fair Use

Other Copyright Resources for School Librarians and Staff

• • American Library Association resources for copyright and fair use:

    • Copyright and copyright tools

    • Fair use webinar, digital fair use and fair use evaluator