Permissions Letter Samples

Need to request copyright permission?  If you are sure that you have contact information for the copyright holder, send a letter to make your request.  Here are some websites that present examples of how these letters are typically worded, and the type of information that you are expected to provide about yourself.  You may need to alter sample to fit your particular needs.

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• Permission to place an item on library Reserve
  • From Indiana University
  • From Case Western
  • Suggested by Sandra Riggs

• Permission for photocopies/class pack
• From Stanford
• From NCSU

Find sample letters for these issues at the Music Publisher's Association website.

• Permission to use or arrange copyrighted music
• Permission to copy out of print music

Additional resources are available from the Music Library Association.