TEACH Act and Copyright Information – Federal Compliance – Academic Affairs – Minnesota State University, Mankato. Copyright - IP Forms and Tools. The Campus Guide to Copyright Compliance. On Campus Video. Copyright & IP. Updating copyright and intellectual property laws to meet the challenges of the networked environment has been a key focus for Congress, the courts, and state legislatures for many years.
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act, the Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act, peer-to-peer file sharing and digital rights management, legislation to create additional protections for databases, the Stop Online Piracy Act, the Protect IP Act, orphan works, and more have dominated the agenda. In addition, ARL, working with the Center for Social Media at American University and the Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property in American University’s Washington College of Law, prepared a Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Academic and Research Libraries.
Below are links to information and resources on key topics in copyright and intellectual property. Fair Use Read more >> Author Rights Read more >> Legislation Read more >> International Read more >> Current Issues in Higher Ed Copyright. Not the post I promised, but this week has been a little... weird. Mostly for good reasons. One of the good things this week was that I met with the University Senate Library Committee to touch base on copyright issues.
I was asked to provide a summary of some current hot copyright issues in higher education - so here's that summary (with bonus links to more info!) Georgia State Case (aka Cambridge University Press et al v. Patton et al) Individuals at Georgia State University were sued over the use of journal articles in password-protected electronic reserves and course websites. Oral arguments were heard in June, and an opinion is expected at any time.
More information: My own prior posts on this case.Kevin Smith's "A Nightmare Scenario for Higher Education" UCLA Case (aka AIME et al. v. The Regents of UCLA, as well as some individuals, were sued over the conversion of video content owned by the University to online streaming formats. Golan v. Campus licenses (CCC; CPC; Canada) FAQ about Copyright. Article: Can These Videos be Shown in a Classroom? - Library Video Company. How many times have you seen the phrase "For Home Use Only" on a videotape and wondered if it was really OK to show the program to students in a classroom or a library setting? While there has been a lot of confusion in this area, the U.S. copyright laws are quite clear in offering guidance on this question. The question can easily be answered by examining the context in which the video is being shown.
First, you'll need some background. The "public performance" of an audio-visual work is the exclusive right of the copyright holder to show their audio-visual work in public and charge for that performance. However, the U.S. There are four main criteria that must be met before an educator should feel comfortable in showing a videotape or DVD in their classroom. The Report of the House Committee on the Judiciary, Report No 94-1476, which accompanied the passage of the Act in 1976, provides assistance in interpreting the four requirements of the classroom exemption.
Copyright Advisory Office. The University of Texas System - Office of General Counsel. Educational Exemptions in the U.S. Copyright Code. The U.S. Copyright Code provides for the educational use of copyrighted material without the permission of the copyright holder under certain conditions. To find out if your intended use meets the requirements set out in the law, use this free, online tool. [disclaimer] This tool can also help you collect information detailing your educational use and provide you with a summary in PDF format. [example] This tool is valid for those uses that meet the requirements and which take place within the United States.
THIS TOOL IS:Intended as a source of information for educators & others to better understand the educational exemptions available in the U.S. THIS TOOL IS NOT: A source of legal advice. A legal copy is one that was legally obtained (purchased from a reputable vendor, checked out from a library, etc.). This exemption covers what is normally an exclusive right of the copyright holder - the right to display or perform a copyrighted work. Digital Copyright Slider. Code of Best Practices in Fair Use. Embed imageView/download PDFThe Association of Research Libraries (ARL) presents the Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Academic and Research Libraries (PDF), a clear and easy-to-use statement of fair and reasonable approaches to fair use developed by and for librarians who support academic inquiry and higher education. The Code was developed in partnership with the Center for Social Media and the Washington College of Law at American University.
In dozens of interviews with veteran research and academic librarians, the researchers learned how copyright law comes into play as interviewees performed core library functions. Then, in a series of small group discussions held with library policymakers around the country, the research team developed a consensus approach to applying fair use. The Code deals with such common questions in higher education as: When and how much copyrighted material can be digitized for student use?
And should video be treated the same way as print? The Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Media Literacy Education. Click here to view or download a PDF of this report. Coordinated by: The Media Education Lab,Temple UniversityThe Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property,American University Washington College of LawThe Center for Media & Social Impact,American University With funding from: The John D. and Catherine T.
MacArthur Foundation And additional support from: The Ford Foundation,by way of the Future of Public Media Project Introduction Principles of Fair Use in Media Literacy Education 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Conclusion Common Myths About Fair Use Notes What This Is This document is a code of best practices that helps educators using media literacy concepts and techniques to interpret the copyright doctrine of fair use. What This Isn't This code of best practices does not tell you the limits of fair use rights.
It’s not a guide to using material that people give the public permission to use, such as works covered by Creative Commons licenses. How This Document Was Created Media Literacy Education. Creative Commons. Know Your Copy Rights :: About ARL's Faculty Brochure. A 2007 Brochure Aimed at Faculty and Teaching Assistants Among the topics covered in the brochure are: fair use, the advantage of linking to instead of copying works, and special provisions for displaying or performing works in classes. The brochure also includes a one-page chart that highlights 24 situations when various categories of works can be used.
For libraries that wish to customize the brochure, white space is available on page 3 (the bottom of the left column) where you might add the name of a local contact. Libraries are also free to use image-editing software to add their name and/or logo to the back cover of the brochure near the text that reads, "This brochure is brought to you by your institution's library.... " See the box below for ideas on how to use the brochure on campus. Download a Free Copy The brochure is available in various forms for free download as PDF files.
The size of the color version of the complete brochure exceeds the limits of most e-mail systems. Know Your Copy Rights :: Part II: Uses in the Online Classroom / Course Management System. Below you'll find answers to these frequently asked questions: How do I know if the work I want to use is copyrighted? What is the setting for the class where I want to display or hand out a copy of the work—in person or online? Many copyrighted works are accessed through a campus license that can override copyright. How do I know if the work I want to use is covered by such a license? The work I want to use in my online class is both copyrighted and free of any license. Are there any specific provisions of the copyright law that apply to online classroom use? What is fair use and when would I need to rely on it for my online classroom uses? Copyright protection arises automatically the moment an original work is fixed in a tangible medium of expression.
Another exception is works produced by US government employees as part of their job; these are not copyrighted, neither is government information. Also, providing a URL or linking to a work is always an option. A. B. C. A. B. C. D. Yes. Copyright Information and Resources. Welcome to the new Copyright Information site. Distance Learning Persistent Links – Library Services – Minnesota State University, Mankato.