Copyright Policies
Austell Primary Media Center

We are awash with information. We are surrounded, prodded, consumed and overwhelmed by it...The total of all printed information doubles every five years. More information has been generated in the last three decades than in all the previous 5000 put together. We are in the midst of an information explosion. And, as is the nature with explosions, the casualties are mounting up. Psychologists are increasingly talking about a strange new ailment - Information fatigue syndrome. 

Because information multiplies at such a rapid rate, it is imperative that we keep abreast of copyright and fair use policies. Below are some sights that will assist with keeping in line with intellectual freedom. Please visit these sites periodically as laws are changed frequently.

Information on Fair Use and Copyright Laws as they pertain to libraries.

USG: Office of Legal Affairs- Georgia Guide to Copyright and Fair Use as they relate to educational use.