Course Content Resources

Copyright Information & Fair Use

These pages present guidelines for the proper use of copyrighted material in teaching at Duke, as well as information on preserving intellectual property.

• CIT Resource Guides - Copyright Law & Fair Use
• Office of Science and Technology - Duke Policies

Books, Databases, Catalogs, and Special Collections

• e-Journals
• Catalog
• Databases
• Library special collections

Research Assistance For Your Course

The Perkins Library System provides support to faculty and students through the Subject Librarians, who serve both as contacts for individuals (book and journal requests, specialized research assistance, etc.) and as liaisons to academic departments and programs. Faculty can request assistance with course research by contacting a Library Subject Specialist.

• Perkins Library Directory

Set up a Tour of the Perkins Library Facility and Electronic Resources for Your Students

Perkins Library will provide a tour of the library facility and instruction to your classes in the use of the library's electronic resources, as well as searching and evaluating the web.

• Consultations for Faculty

Planning class trips and special events

• North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
• Durham Arts Council
• Duke Events Calendar for exhibitions, showings, seminars, events, etc.
• Duke Institute for the Arts (free tickets)
• Duke Museum of Art (for subject-specific art museum tours)