Understanding Copyright 

Facilitator: Emily Gattozzi, Scholarly Communication Strategist, University Libraries 

Session Type: Info Session 

Session Category: Scholarship 

Duration: 1 hour 

Location: Online via Zoom 

Description & Learning Outcomes: 

Copyright doesn’t have to be scary! Join your peers for an introduction to U.S. copyright law, including an overview of the exceptions most relevant to research and teaching. Bring your questions to share during a friendly discussion at the end of the session. 

In this session, you will: 

• Define the exclusive rights granted to copyright holders, including you as a creator.  
• Identify what exceptions apply when you’re using the copyrighted works of others.  
• Determine when to secure permission to use copyrighted works.  

This session is part of the Research Ready Series offered by the University Libraries and the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE). This series has been designed for graduate students, but all BGSU faculty, adjunct instructors, graduate students, and staff are welcomed and encouraged to participate. Participants who attend three sessions in this series may receive the Research Ready Series email signature stamp. 

To register for this event, use the Spring 2025 University Libraries CFE Session Registration Form. 

Advance registration is required. Registration will close one business day before the scheduled event. You will receive an Outlook invite with the Zoom link (if applicable) one day before the event. 

To find out more information about this event, visit the Session Catalog page of the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) website. 

If you have any questions about this event, email the CFE at cfe@bgsu.edu    

If you need special services, assistance or appropriate modifications to fully participate in the event, please contact the CFE office or Accessibility Services at access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495. Please notify Accessibility Services and/or the CFE office prior to the event.