The constitutional purpose of copyright is to promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries. -
- : Know when you can and cannot use someone else’s copyrighted material in your own work.
- : Find out how you can use copyrighted materials for teaching inside the classroom and online.
- : Protect your copyright when publishing your own work. Add an addendum to a publication agreement rather than giving up your copyright.
The Libraries offer an array of services for publishing and research support.
- : While is our institutional repository for preserving and showcasing ODU’s scholarly work, it also serves as a publishing platform for , , , and other unique resources.
- : Get help with various publishing venues and avoid predatory publishers.
- : Find ways to increase and measure your research impact.
- : Understand open access, how and where to publish open access, and what funding is available for to pay open access (Article Processing Charges).
- : Manage and curate your data and get assistance with data management plans.
For more information and guidance about copyright and publishing, contact your .
For legal advice, please contact the University Counsel.