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Music http://www.csusa.org/face/music/index.htm Source: Friends of Active Copyright Information on copyright law related to the reproduction and performance of musical compositions and sound recordings including the downloading and use of music online. Includes Music copyright basics, FAQ's, top myths, and related links. full description	Can I copyright the name of my band? Do you need a license to play music over the radio? Do sound recording owners have public performance rights? How does copyright law apply to music used on the Internet? Can I legally make CDs or tapes of recordings for others so long as I don't charge or otherwise make a profit? Do I need a license if I want to record and distribute a CD of myself singing a popular tune? What is fair use? Who does the Harry Fox Agency represent? What does the Harry Fox Agency license? How much does it cost to get a mechanical license? What is the rate for a synch license? What do ASCAP, BMI and SESAC license? What are the fees associated with performing rights licenses? Who is really hurt by record piracy? Do I need permission to upload music to my web site?
Copyright Laws http://www.atg.wa.gov/teenconsumer/rights_and_resp Source: Washington State Office of the Attorney General Basic information for teens on U.S. copyright law, with links to the U.S. Copyright Office, the MLA and APA style guides, and a Supreme Court case on Mickey Mouse. full description	Why do we have copyright laws, and what do they cover? Who can hold copyrights? How long does a copyright last? How can I tell whether or not something I want to use is copyrighted? How do I correctly cite something I want to use? Where can I find out more information on copyrights?
Copyright: The Basics http://www.ogc.caltech.edu/copyright_tutorial.htm Source: California Institute of Technology Tutorial on copyright. Includes information on using copyrighted works, internet issues, fair use, course packs, and the Digital Millenium Copyright Act of 1988. full description	What is copyright? What rights does a copyright owner have? Who is the copyright owner? How long is the work protected? What is copyright infringement? What are the penalties for copyright infringement? How can one use someone else's copyrighted work?
Copyright with Cyberbee http://www.cyberbee.com/copyrt.html Source: Cyberbee.com This site offers interactive copyright questions and answers, as well as links and lesson plans. It is part of CyberBee, a curriculum-related site for teachers. full description	What is copyright? Doesn't the public have a right to use music and art? What is public domain? What is fair use? Does it matter how much of a song or video I use? Can't I use text or images from a site if it doesn't have the copyright symbol on it? What is attribution? I want to use a cool sound recording from a website but I can't find anything about copyright, what should I do?
Copyright Crashcourse http://www.utsystem.edu/OGC/IntellectualProperty/c Source: University of Texas Crash course on copyright including the basics, fair use, who owns what, multimedia, copyright management, licensing resources, online presentations, outside references (exhaustive list of internet resources), and a crash course tutorial. full description	What are the rules related to copyright and the internet? What are the rules related to copyright and coursepacks? What are the rules related to copyright and distance learning? What are the rules related to copyright and interlibrary loan? What are the rules related to copyright and images? What are the rules related to copyright and multimedia? How do I get permission to use copyrighted material? How do I register for copyright protection?