Copyright End of Term
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Is This Open Heaven?This is a short presentation on the "new" public domain.
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No longer frozen in timeThis article in Smithsonian Magazine presents a brief overview of copyright restrictions in the US and the anticipation of discovering long-hidden gems.
Works in the public domain may be used, re-used, remixed, and built upon without permission. On January 1, 2019, works published in 1923 entered the public domain. Beginning this year going forward in the US, another year's worth of creative works and publications will enter the public domain annually.
About the Public Domain
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Public Domain: Introduction (Delgado Community College)This is an especially useful guide to recognizing and using public domain resources.
Works Now in the Public Domain
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Public Domain Review"Founded in 2011, The Public Domain Review is an online journal and not-for-profit project dedicated to the exploration of curious and compelling works from the history of art, literature, and ideas."
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Hathi TrustOver 50,000 works published in 1923 are accessible at Hathi Trust.
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Internet ArchiveUse the facets to the left of the results to filter by language, media type, topics, collections, and creator.
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Duke's List in Progress of Works Entering the Public Domain this YearThis is an Excel list with no links. The list is tabbed by media type.
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New York Public LibraryNYPL has enhanced access to public domain works. This tool allows you to visualize the timeline of works available and select any mosaic tile to view the work.