FAQ: Where can I find information on music and copyright?

General Music Copyright Law Books

The following Music Copyright Law books are available from Shapiro Library.

• Copyright law for librarians and educators : creative strategies and practical solutions This link opens in a new window. Kenneth D. Crews. ALA, 2020.

Organizations & Resources

The following links will bring you to organizations and other resources that may offer more information on music and copyright.

• What musicians should know about copyright (US Copyright Office) This link opens in a new window
• Copyright Registration for Musical Compositions (US Copyright Office) This link opens in a new window
• The Music Modernization Act (US Copyright Office) This link opens in a new window
• United States Copyright Law: A Guide for Music Educators (National Association for Music Education) This link opens in a new window
• Copyright for Libraries: Special Topics (American Library Association) This link opens in a new window See section on Public Performance rights.
• ARSC - Association for Recorded Sound Collections This link opens in a new window
• ASCAP - American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers This link opens in a new window
• BMI - Broadcast Music, Inc. This link opens in a new window
• CC - Creative Commons Music Site This link opens in a new window
• Harry Fox Agency This link opens in a new window
• Historical Recording Coalition for Access and Preservation This link opens in a new window
• Music Copyright Infringement Resource This link opens in a new window
• MLA - Music Library Association This link opens in a new window
• MPA - Music Publisher's Association This link opens in a new window
• NAfME - National Association for Music Educators This link opens in a new window
• RIAA - Recording Industry Association of America This link opens in a new window
• SESAC This link opens in a new window

SNHU has provided the resources on this page to help individuals learn more about copyright laws and issues. However, SNHU cannot be responsible for the accuracy or completeness of third party links. This page is intended to be educational in nature and is not meant to constitute legal advice.