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1. www.copyright.govU.S. Copyright Office | U.S. Copyright Office

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2. www.copyright.gov › public-recordsSearch Copyright Records: Copyright Public Records Portal

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   Find copyright records held by the Copyright Office from 1790 to present. Search online by option, get help, request a search or a copy estimate, or visit the Copyright Reading Room.

3. www.loc.gov › legal › understanding-copyrightUsing Items from the Library’s Website: Understanding Copyright

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   Feb 7, 2020 · The rules on the length of copyright have changed over time, most recently in 1998. Current law provides copyright protection for a work for (1) the life of the author plus seventy years and, (2) for works made for hire and anonymous or pseudonymous works, for 95 years from publication or 120 years from creation, whichever is shorter.

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5. www.loc.gov › publishServices for Publishers | Library of Congress

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   Learn how to register a work for copyright protection, get a Library of Congress Control Number, and access other services for publishers. Find out about CIP, PCN, PrePub, ISMN, ISSN, and Recommended Formats Statement programs.

6. guides.loc.gov › copyright-for-librarians › introIntroduction - U.S. Copyright Office Guide on Common ...

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   Apr 30, 2021 · Is it protected by copyright? See United States Code (USC) Title 17, Sections 105, 301–305. If it is not protected by copyright, you can use it–it’s in the public domain. If it is protected by copyright: Ask "Does the use qualify for any exceptions or limitations?" If not, get permission. If it does, you can use it.

7. eservice.eco.loc.gov › eService_enu › startElectronic Copyright Office (eCO) - 1

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   Learn about the status of the eCO system, the online platform for registering and depositing your works with the U.S. Copyright Office.

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   What is the Library of Congress publishing office?

   • The Library of Congress Publishing Office creates books, calendars, coloring books, puzzles, quiz decks, and other products that showcase the collections, services, history, and scholarship of the world’s largest library.

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   What does the Copyright Office do?

   • The Copyright Office registers copyright claims, records information about copyright ownership, provides information to the public, and assists Congress and other parts of the government on a wide range of copyright issues, both simple and complex.

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   Does the Library of Congress distribute international standard book numbers?

   • The Library of Congress does not administer or distribute International Standard Book Numbers. Please contact Bowker for more information. Find information on registering a work for copyright protection, learn how to receive a Library of Congress Control Number, and browse books about the Library's collections and history.

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   Are works produced by federal government employees protected by copyright?

   • Importantly, works produced by federal government employees in the course of their employment are generally not protected by copyright and are in the public domain in the U.S. This includes works produced by Library of Congress employees in the course of their duties at the Library.

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