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Deciding on whether fair use applies has to be done on a case by case basis. The general recommendation is that when the four criteria to judge whether fair use applies, if the conclusion is not predominantly in favor of fair use and there is a sense of doubt, it is a good idea to request permission.

The application of copyright law to the different types of material is a complicated task. Fortunately, there are some guidelines developed by groups such as the American Publishers Association, Conference on fair use (CONFU) etc. A summary of the guidelines is available.

1. Classroom copying of books and periodicals / Coursepacks.

• General Guidelines
• Common scenarios for copying works for classroom handouts - from Indiana University

2. Distance Learning

• CONFU Guidelines

Based on Educational Fair Use Guidelines For Distance Learning from CONFU from University of Texas
• TEACH ACT Toolkit from North carolina State University
  The Technology, Education and Copyright Harmonization Act of 2001, also known as the TEACH Act, allows not-for-profit institutions of higher learning to transmit "limited and reasonable" portions of videos and other AV works under the supervision of a college instructor over a secure system accessible by enrolled students only.

3. Image Archive

4. Multimedia works

5. Educational Use of Music

6.Library Reproduction Rights

• 6.1 Library Course Reserves
• Traditional or paper copies
• Electronic - Copy of guidelines drafted at Conference on Fair Use (CONFU)
• 6.2Copying in libraries