The University of Delaware Library is offering a Nov. 17 workshop on “Copyright and Fair Use for Graduate Students,” which will deal with the practical application of copyright law and its fair use provisions.

Considering copyright at the beginning of the research process will simplify the completion of the degree requirements for graduate students. Attendees will learn why and when copyright is important to scholars – researchers, writers and teachers – and these important skills:

• How to determine when permission is needed to use an excerpt or image;

• How to obtain permission; what to do when permission to use an image or excerpt cannot be obtained; and

• How to evaluate if fair use may be an appropriate defense for your use of material protected by copyright.

“Copyright and Fair Use for Graduate Students” will be offered from 10-11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 17, in the Library Instruction Room 116A on the first floor of the Morris Library.

Presenter will be Cathy Wojewodzki, librarian and scholarly communication officer.

This workshop is being co-sponsored by the Graduate Student Government and the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. The workshop is available at no charge is open to University of Delaware faculty, staff and students. Seating is limited and registration is required. For a complete listing of workshops and to register online, go to this website.

Participants are welcome to use the resources of the University of Delaware Library on-site. All visitors to the Morris Library need to have photo identification to enter the building, e.g., a UD ONEcard, a U.S. driver’s license or a government-issued or school-issued photo ID.

Call 302-831-2432 or email lib-workshops@udel.edu with questions regarding the workshops.