Copyright and Blackboard

Copyright law is complex and constantly changing.  The resources on this page are not meant to provide legal advice or to articulate a specific University of Mary Washington policy. If you have questions about how to use copyrighted materials, please contact a member of the Simpson Library staff for guidance.

TEACH Act Best Practices Using Blackboard
This web page is provided by the American Library Association.  It is a clearly presented interpretation of how to comply with the TEACH Act when using Blackboard.

Copyright, Fair Use, & Educational Multimedia FAQ
This PDF document is a tip sheet published by Blackboard in 2000.  It contains general information on how to use copyrighted materials in a Blackboard course.