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Music Databases

General Copyright Information

Copyright for Music Librarians This link opens in a new window
Good starting point for the kinds of copyright questions typically encountered using library materials

US Copyright Office
Many great resources on this site, including all publications of the copyright office

American Library Association Copyright Resources This link opens in a new window
ALA's portal to many great tools. The left sidebar contains direct links on specific copyright issues.

Music Licensing

These companies mediate the licensing and rights agreements for recorded music and live performances.

ASCAP This link opens in a new window
The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers
BMI This link opens in a new window
Broadcast Music, Inc.
Harry Fox Agency This link opens in a new window
The country's largest music mechanical rights and licensing agency

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