Model guest speaker release form

This sample release form was drafted for use when a guest speaker’s lecture is to be recorded and distributed by the university.

Permission and Release Form for Recording, Webcasting and Archiving

A more general permission and release form, suitable for adaptation to many different situations, was drafted by Mary Minow, a lawyer and library consultant.

Sample release form for student work

This model form was created for use by a student whose work is recorded or is originally in recorded form, to allow distribution of the work.

Sample license for open access distribution

A sample license intended for use when an institutional repository is receiving material from an author and needs permission to distribute.

Model letter requesting copyright permission

Finally, this sample letter provides a model for asking a rights holder for permission to use their material in a new project (i.e. illustrations to be used on a web site, charts and date to be used in a book, etc.).