Copyright is a dynamic and evolving area of law. Believe it or not, until fairly recently, the subject was considered rather boring and arcane. Electronic technology and the internet have changed everything. Learning about Copyright Law can be frustrating, because so many of the issues don't have a clear black & white answer. However, I believe that is actually a good thing, because it allows courts to weigh the specifics of each case without forcing the outcome.
The University of Texas System "Crash Course in Copyright" is a helpful resource for learning the basics of copyright law.
For BYU faculty and students, the Copyright Licensing Office (CLO) is a valuable resource, with information about the fundamentals of fair use, instructions and resources for obtaining permission, links to campus policies, and their own tutorial.
The BYU Fair Use Evaluation Log (FUEL) uses empirical analysis data from US federal court opinions to evaluate proposed uses of copyrighted material. Users have the option to save a printout of the analysis result for their records.
Search the Law Library catalog for resources with "Copyright" as a subject heading. The Library of Congress Call Number range for Copyrights, Patents & Trademarks is KF 2971-2980 (click and enter a call number to browse the catalog).
These are resources to which the Hunter Law Library or the Harold B. Lee Library has purchased a subscription. Most subscription licenses require off-campus access to be limited to a specific user group. Patrons without a BYU NetID are welcome to use these resources by visiting the library premises.
The Bureau of National Affairs reports on general, political and legal news from Congress, federal agencies and the courts.
Copyright Resources from the BNA Intellectual Property Library:
The Complete Copyright Liability Handbook for Librarians and Educators by 
Copyright's Highway: From the printing press to the cloud by 
Copyright, Property and the Social Contract by 
Copyright: What everyone needs to know by 
Copyright Law for Librarians and Educators by 
How to Register Your Own Copyright (with forms) by 
International Copyright: Principles, law and practice by 
Law and Authors: A legal handbook for writers by 
Modernizing Copyright Law for the Digital Age: Constitutional foundations for reform by 
The Public Domain: How to find and use copyright-free writings, music, art & more by 
Understanding Copyright Law by Additional guides for Intellectual Property research:
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