Why is Brown University making copyright policy and a statement about fair use?
Fair use is essential to education, research, and scholarship. Unlike copyright laws, fair use is considered a “privilege” and not guaranteed by law. Fair use is a privilege that must be defended against erosion by copyright holders who seek to limit or eliminate fair use privileges, in favor of commercial licensing. Everyone at the University should be aware of the implications of copyright law and the critical role of fair use of copyrighted material in the teaching, research, and scholarship mission of Brown University.
