How do I contact the copyright owner?

Contact the owner in writing. Even if your initial contact is via the telephone, you should follow up in writing via email, letter or fax, so you can fully describe the nature of your request and maintain a written record of it. Allow several weeks for a request to be processed and know, in advance, whether you are willing to pay a royalty or licensing fee. MnSCU faculty and staff members need to obtain the approval of their campus Intellectual Property Coordinators before committing to pay a royalty, license, or other fee to the copyright owner. (For more information on drafting a request for permission, click here.)