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Supporting the health sciences programs of Washington State University.

Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines

From the WSU University Communications office:

“WSU requires all users of campus Internet services to comply with all state and federal laws including copyright laws. The students, faculty, and staff at WSU have access to the fundamentals of copyright law and WSU’s guidelines for educational use of copyright materials at WSU’s Copyright Home Page and the U.S. Copyright Office’s Home Page.”

UNDERSTANDING FAIR USE AND COPYRIGHT

For those seeking to better understand the often perplexing issue of copyright laws; WSU Health Sciences Outreach Librarian Kathryn Vela has compiled a comprehensive guide to Copyright, Fair Use, and the Library. Topics include fair use in academic settings, seeking permissions, copyright and electronic resources, and even a fair use checklist.

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Hours

Summer Hours

May 8 – June 23

Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm

Closed Memorial Day and Juneteenth

June 26 – August 19

Monday – Friday: 10am – 2pm

If book pick-up or services are needed outside of these reduced hours, please email spok.lib@wsu.edu or call 509-358-7930 to arrange a time during standard business hours.

Semester Hours

Monday – Friday: 7:30am – 5pm

24/7 access is available for current WSU and EWU students who are enrolled in classes on the WSU Health Sciences Spokane campus. Use your Cougar or Eagle card for access. Library services are not available outside of standard staffed hours.


 

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