OFF TOPIC: Copyright Permission for Political Cartoons?

[Gerry Mckiernan]

               _ Copyright Permission for Political Cartoons?_

   I am planning a display in a public space that will include among other materials political cartoons from various print and electronic sources.

   It has occurred to me that perhaps I might need to request permission from the publishers of the cartoons to post them in a public display case/bulletin board. I consider the display an educational program . I have not yet selected the cartoons and will make a final decision  when I create the display on the spot. The display will be up for one week at the end of this month.

   I am asking the Collective Wisdom of this list if my use of these cartoons could be considered Fair Use and therefore would not  require prior permission for the display [if indeed it would ?]

  Any interpretations or advice would be most appreciated!
[Political cartoon sources would also be Most Welcome!]

/Gerry McKiernan
Fair-Use Librarian 
Iowa State University
Ames IA 50011

gerrymck at iastate.edu