Are out-of-print books and articles no longer protected by copyright?
No. All ASCD publications are still protected by copyright, regardless of publication status. In some cases, the rights revert back to the author when a book is no longer in print. If a product is out-of-print but ASCD retains the rights, you must still obtain permission to use excerpts and reproduce copies. In some cases, we may also grant permission to reproduce entire products currently out-of-print. Contact ASCD with your request using the appropriate online request form and we will let you know the current rights status of the publication. ^Return to top.
