Rights Toolkit

This toolkit is designed to provide key resources for library staff when handling various issues surrounding copyright and intellectual property. Contact us for assistance in using these resources appropriately.

Deeds:

• Deed Form I: Donor(s) own and transfer IP with Materials
• Deed Form II: Donor(s) own but do not transfer IP with Materials
• Deed Form III: Donor(s) do not own IP
• Deed Form IV: Donor(s) materials include mixed IP rights
• Addendum to the Deed of Gift
• Statement of Value
• Temporary Custody Receipt

Oral History Agreements:

• Use Policy - (Spanish Translation)
• Basic Legal Agreement - No Copyright Restrictions - (Spanish Translation)
• Basic Legal Agreement - No Web Access - (Spanish Translation)
• Basic Legal Agreement - Retaining Copyright - (Spanish Translation)
• OHPP Notification Letter
• OHPP Notification Letter 2
• Optional Legal Clauses

Permissions:

• Sample Permission Letter
  : To request permission to include copyrighted materials in your dissertation
• Copyright Permissions Agreement

Consent Forms:

• Consent for Use of Voice and Image
• Appearance Consent and Release
• Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)

Standard Licenses:

• Standard License Template

Cease and Desist notices:

• Cease and Desist
  : A template for demanding a takedown of unauthorized use of your copyrighted material
• Cease and Desist 2
  : Another template for demanding a takedown of unauthorized use of your copyrighted material