Here is a sampling of things overheard during the "Challenges Regarding Copyright and Use" Discussion held in the Pallister Conference room of Jerome Library on October 2:- Copyright is a balancing test between protecting rights of creators and the promotion of knowledge
- Copyright law is based on varying interpretations depending on jurisdiction, legal precidents, and intent
- Common Misuses
- scanning an article into a PDF format (obtain permission and/or check copyright permissions first)
- putting a full PDF copy of an article on your Blackboard site (post a link instead, if from our libraries research database) - Questions discussed included:
- use of digital videos
- transferring from video to DVD (or other format conversions)
- creating a digital archive or copy of ancient works from another country
- use of PDFs - Keys to remember:
- link to an article when possible, rather than providing it
- article in e-reserves - use only once per semester; after that, permission should be obtained
- course packs - you or printer must obtain permission
- exercise your citizen rights by contacting legislators regarding proposed/needed changes for educational purposes
- you must make a reasonable attempt to seek permission
- make sure YOUR works are available for future use (refer to Author's Rights Addendum from SPARC) - Additional Links:
- Checklist for Fair Use - A general overview of what can be considered Fair Use; developed by Kenneth Crews, Indiana University
- Office of General Counsel on Copyright at Catholic University of America (News, checklists, and Q&A with a lawyer)
The next University Libraries Discussion session will be Publishing in Transition on Monday, November 5, from 11:30-1:00.
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