The extent of libraries’ compliance with copyright laws is unclear. This study aims to make clear libraries’ positions in relation to copyright concerns as well as the extent of their compliance with copyright laws. A comparative content analysis of libraries’ copyright information in Japan and China, as stated on university library websites, was utilized here in order to identify similarities and differences in libraries’ compliance with national copyright law. Findings were that Japanese libraries mentioned copyright more than their Chinese counterparts. Moreover, Japanese libraries devoted more efforts to providing copyright information than their Chinese counterparts. In addition, Japanese library websites provided copyright information in more locations than their Chinese counterparts. Japanese libraries were engaged in copyright activities; conversely, none were detected in their Chinese counterparts (except for Hong Kong). The paper concluded with recommendations for both countries.