Welcome to Texas A&M's Copyright LibGuide! This guide has been designed with a diverse audience in mind. Whether you're a student seeking help on how to incorporate copyrighted works into your thesis or dissertation, or a faculty or staff member interested in publishing your own book, this guide is here to assist you. Copyright can initially appear to be a confusing set of legal standards that is constantly evolving—and to some extent, this is true. With the rapid development of new technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, copyright law is continually adapting to address these changes. This LibGuide was created for students, staff, and faculty who want to learn more about U.S. Copyright Law and how to navigate it throughout their academic journeys. You can use the menu on the left to explore the various sections of the guide.
The Copyright LibGuide was originally created with contributions from Brandon Butler and is currently maintained and updated by Sierra Whitfield, Copyright and Fair Use Librarian at Texas A&M University Libraries.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Please note: The content provided on the Copyright LibGuide is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. For legal counsel, please consult an attorney.
👋 Hello! I'm Sierra Whitfield, the Copyright & Fair Use Librarian at Texas A&M University. I’m here to help you make informed decisions about using and sharing content legally and ethically—whether you're teaching, researching, publishing, or creating something new.
I can assist with:
Understanding copyright and fair use
Navigating permissions and licensing
Using and applying Creative Commons licenses
Sharing your work openly and legally
Evaluating copyright for course materials, images, video, and more
Don’t hesitate to reach out—copyright can be complex, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Whether you have a quick question or want to set up a more in-depth conversation, I’m happy to help. You can email me or call to chat or schedule an appointment.
📧 Email: swhitfield@tamu.edu
📞 Phone: (979) - 862 - 5438
