Links to sites that offer downloadable images and music licensed for reuse
Copyright-safe materials available for republication in student media
Copyright and Fair Use FAQs
The Student Press Law Center answers your most frequently asked questions about what is protected under copyright law.
Student media guide to copyright law
The basics of copyright law as it applies to student media.
SPLC model copyright agreement
The following sample contract and license between a student media staff member and a student media organization was drafted by the Student Press Law Center and is an attempt to fairly balance the intellectual property
Registering your yearbook’s copyright
These directions will help you register a yearbook using the Electronic Copyright Office (eCO).
SPLC guide to fair use
The basics of fair use and some fair use situations that commonly arise in the student media context.
Avoiding plagiarism in the student media
"Plagiarist!" It is an accusation that strikes fear in the hearts of students, academics, journalists, authors and presidential candidates alike.