The Copyright Clearance Office helps the University community to comply with copyright law, especially concerning class packets. They can assist in explaining the University's interpretation of the copyright laws and guidelines for fair use, obtain copyright clearances for you, or help you to do obtain the clearance yourself.

Kati Kronholm has been the customer service representative for the Copyright Clearance Office since its inception in 1991. Kati is assisted by Toni Burnette. They can answer questions concerning compliance on an individual basis as well as in staff and faculty meetings.

If you are an instructor and would like the Copyright Clearance Office to clear your packet, simply provide them with a bibliographic table of contents. This service is available for all packets being sold at the University Bookstore or printed through University Printing Services.

Planning ahead is vital. Send Copyright Clearance your table of contents by the target dates listed below and, based on average response time, your packet will be ready the first day of classes.

Fall Term: August 1
Winter Term: November 1
Spring Term: February 1
Summer Term: May 1

Law School target dates are: Fall Term, July 1; Spring Term, November 1; Summer Term, May 1.

Kati and Toni will continue to seek permission after the target dates and throughout the term. However, articles cannot be run until fair use has been determined or permission has been received.