This webinar introduces foundational concepts of copyright and fair use in higher education. Participants will learn how copyright law applies to teaching and research, explore key principles of fair use, and how to responsibly use copyrighted materials in an academic setting.

This is the first in the UAB Libraries’ Office of Scholarly Communication's (OSC) fall 2026 webinar series, Back to Basics. The three-part series explores core topics in scholarly communication, including copyright, fair use, open access, predatory publishing, and journal selection. Each one-hour session features practical insights, real-world examples, and a live Q&A led by OSC experts.

Presenter
Jeff Graveline, JD, MLIS
Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Scholarly Communication
UAB Libraries

Information provided in this webinar is not legal advice and is not intended to replace the advice of qualified legal counsel.