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Whether you’re preparing course materials for your course or have questions about copyrighted works for your research, UCF Libraries has got you covered with a variety of services and resources to help you navigate the complexities of copyright in all your teaching & research endeavors.   

The Office of Scholarly Communication provides general information about copyright, fair use, and other copyright-related matters. In addition to our website, you can also find information on our various intellectual property research guides where we explore topics, such patents, trademarks, and copyright.   

If you have specific questions or would like to speak with a librarian about copyright, Scholarly Communication Librarian, Sarah Norris, is here to provide general information to faculty for teaching & research purposes. She is also offering online office hours for drop-in questions. You can find her current virtual office hours, as well as how to schedule an appointment here: https://library.ucf.edu/staff/norris-sarah/  

Want to get to the sources you need as fast as possible? Find out how to use the built in tools in academic databases to get to supporting evidence that meets your criteria without wading through all the results that don’t.

Need more tips? Visit the archives at guides.ucf.edu/rtt

The UCF Library Subject Librarians are here to help your students! Students can call, email, or request a Zoom session to inquire about assistance with their research topics, searching library databases, finding the best resources and so much more. Refer to the page below to find the contact information for each subject librarian. Librarians are available at the John C. Hitt Library, Curriculum Materials Center, Rosen Library, Downtown Library and UCF Connect Libraries.

https://library.ucf.edu/subject/all/

In the final tip of our Election Edition series, Emily offers insights on how to get more out of your research and fact finding by focusing on the topics and issues that mean the most to you.

For more resources to help you make informed decisions visit ucf.guides.edu/rtt

Find out more about ways in which media outlets have been known to manipulate consumers and practical tips on training your brain to recognize when it happens.

Find resources and more at https://guides.ucf.edu/rtt