Copyright: Permissions and Resources

Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) is a not-for-profit organization that serves to aid those seeking permission to use copyrighted material. It is a global rights broker for journals, books, newspapers, eBooks, blogs, etc. CCC provides licensing solutions for a variety of entities, including academic institutions.

Creative Commons utilizes a “some rights reserved” approach to copyright that allows educational, scientific, and creative content to be compatible with the Internet’s potential for information delivery. Items using Creative Commons are a part of a digital commons, content that can be remixed, edited, distributed, and added to within the boundaries of copyright law.