Copyright Restrictions
The Albert Gore Research Center does not claim to hold the copyright to all of its archival materials. It is the user’s responsibility to make sure that all necessary permissions are obtained from the copyright holder.
The Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, sections 107 and 108) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Section 107 specially addresses the principle of “fair use,” under which conditions libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction for the purpose of criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. A specific condition is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be "used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research." In determining whether the photocopy or reproduction of a work in any particular case falls under the principle of “fair use,” factors to be considered shall include:
- the purpose and character of the use, including whether such use is of a commercial nature or is for nonprofit educational purposes;
- the nature of the copyrighted work;
- the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole; and
- the effect of the use upon the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work.
If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of "fair use," that user may be liable for copyright infringement. The Albert Gore Research Center reserves the right to refuse a copying order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law. For more information on reproduction services, see our Fees & Services Policy.
Albert Gore Research Center
P. O. Box 193, 1301 E. Main St.
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37132
Main: 615-898-2632
University Archives: 615-898-5202
Director: 615-898-2633
Location
Todd Hall Suite 128
Hours
Monday - Friday
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Or by appointment
Summer Hours
Monday - Thursday
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday
Closed