Several guidelines have been published to help navigate the often murky waters of copyright, and especially fair use. Although they can be helpful, it must be remembered that they are just guidelines. Courts are not obliged to consider them when ruling, although adherence to the guidelines may be helpful to a defendant.
Guidelines endorsed by the Music Library Association
- Agreement on Guidelines for Classroom Copying in Not-For-Profit Educational Institutions with Respect to Books and Periodicals
- Fair Use and Electronic Reserves (ALA.org)
- Guidelines for Off-Air Recordings of Broadcast Programming for Educational Purposes
- Music Modernization Act: A Guide for Sound Recordings Collectors
- Study written by Eric Harbeson, on behalf of and commissioned by the National Recording Preservation Board
Relevant guidelines not endorsed by the Music Library Association