Copyright

[letterhead stationery or return address]

[Date]

[Name and address of addressee]

Dear [title, name]:

[If you called first, begin your letter: This letter will confirm our recent telephone conversation.] I am [describe your position] at [name of university]. I would like your permission to [explain your intended use in detail, e.g., reprint the following article in a coursepack for my course.]

[Insert the full citation to the original work.]

Please indicate your approval of this permission by signing the letter where indicated below and returning it to me as soon as possible. My fax number is listed above. Your signing of this letter will also confirm that you own [or your company owns] the copyright to the above described material.

Thank you very much.

Sincerely,

Your signature

[Your typed name]

PERMISSION GRANTED FOR THE USE REQUESTED ABOVE:

Name: [Space for Copyright holder's signature]

[Type name of addressee below signature line]

Date: