[CALIBK12] Book Cover Pictures - Fair Use?

[Marie Slim]

Hi all!  

I've been looking around the web for an answer to this question - I'm thinking that it was addressed prior on CALIB, so if it is a repeat please forgive me.

My students have been using Google Image Search to find book cover pictures and add them to our online catalog.  Is this a violation of copyright?  Or is it fair use?  I thought I'd heard that if I have the title in my collection that I can use the image, but this may be wrong.  Please let me know and I'll post a HIT.  

THANKS!
 
Marie Slim 
Teacher-Librarian
Troy High School 
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Fullerton, CA 92831 
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