LibGuides: Social Media Marketing: Copyright

Helpful Books

Legal Guide to Social Media by Kimberly A. Houser
ISBN: 9781621532675
Publication Date: 2013-11-06
Easy-to-understand, comprehensive, and current, -Legal Guide to Social Media provides the latest information on case law and statutes. It covers everything from privacy laws to copyright issues to how to respond to employers'requests for your social media passwords.
Navigating Social Media Legal Risks by Robert McHale
Call Number: KF 390.5 .C6 M42 2012
ISBN: 9780789749536
Publication Date: 2012-05-04
The plain-English business guide to avoiding social media legal risks and liabilities-- written specifically for non-attorneys!

Copyright 101: Basics of Avoiding Content Marketing Lawsuits
A brief overview of copyright and how it applies to marketers.
Copyright: Can I use this image Infographic?
A quick flow chart explaining when it is appropriate to use images and text that you did not create.
IP Twitter-style: understanding practical and legal risks in promoting a brand through social media.
A list of salient intellectual property concepts in 140 characters or less, i.e. Twitter-style.
Talent Release Form
This is an example talent release form. If you plan on using someone's likeness (image) or voice, you need formal, written permission.

BYU Copyright Office (CLO)
Great resources about copyright restrictions, fair use, and other guidelines.
Copyright Tutorial (BYU)
Watch this tutorial to understand how copyright works as well as other important facts about copyright.
U.S. Copyright Office
Visit the U.S. Copyright Office for documents, rules, help, and copyright registration.
Copyright Basics
Copyright explained in simple terms.