Selecting a Copyright license on the Files Area

When you publish a file or image in the Files Area, you will be prompted to select a copyright license and to Publish the files.

The copyright options include:

I hold the copyright: Content created by the instructor
- Enter (c) Central Community College into the Copyright holder field
I have obtained permission to use this file: Document the permission
- Enter the name of the publisher ie: (c) Cengage
The material is in the public domain.
The material is subject to an exception (fair use, the right to quote, or others under applicable copyright laws)
- Doesn't this all fall under Fair Use for education?
  - Yes and no, fair use does not cover the use of all content for education.
  - To help determine if the content falls under fair use, utilize this checklist.
The material is licensed under Creative Commons
- How do I know if the content is Creative Commons?
  - You can find Creative Commons images through websites like Pexels and Pixabay.

screenshot of copyright drop-down options