Who holds copyright on donated materials to the Goucher College Library?
Answer
Copyright generally belongs to the creator of the records. In order to allow scholars to quote from the records without complication, donors are encouraged to transfer copyright to those materials for which they own that right. A specific time limitation may be placed on this transfer; e.g., rights may be retained during the lifetime of the owner. In addition, researchers will be permitted to order photocopies or other reproductions within the limitations of copyright restrictions and the department's reproduction and use policy.