Copyright law says that when works are copyrighted the user has to get permission from the copyright holder in order to use the full material. Fair use allows for small portions of the material to be used without the copyright holders permission. Quotes and small parts of copyrighted works may still be used. Understanding copyright law is crucial to digital and textbook learning. Students and educators should be equipped with the proper resources in order to have full knowledge of copyright law and fair use. See the links below for further information on copyright and fair use.