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Copyright and Fair Use: OER and Free Resources

This LibGuide provides information on copyright law, fair use and compliance guidelines for the classroom, and finding OER content.

SCALE | South Carolina Affordable Learning

Alternative Course Materials
Locate high quality no-cost or low-cost materials coordinated by PASCAL.
SCALE - Using Permalinks
Learn about using permalinks to consistently point to a specific information source.
SCALE - For Faculty
Join the PASCAL Affordable Learning Interest Group discussion list and also learn how to become a PAL (Professor for Affordable Learning)

SC Technical College System OER Hub

SC OER Hub Homepage
A website committed to "enhancing the affordability of a college education by reducing the cost of instructional materials".
SC OER Hub Collections
Curated collections developed by digital librarians.
SC OER Hub Resources
View materials sorted by subject areas and materials types.

Creative Commons

Creative Commons Website
CC is an international nonprofit organization that supports shared knowledge content and opportunities.
Creative Commons Search Portal
Content you can share, use, and remix.
Creative Commons - About CC Licenses
Learn about the six different license types of Creative Commons works. Learn the meaning of Creative Commons symbols and icons.