Staley Library Copyright Information
Introduction | Staley Library's Copyright Policy | Copyright Information Sources
Introduction
Wondering what your rights are when duplicating information for a class? How many copies of an article can be placed
on reserve? Can you make a copy of a piece of music to perform? How is information on the Internet protected by copyright?
(Or is it?)
This page consists of links to a variety of sources that focus on copyright issues and will help to answer these questions.
Introduction | Staley Library's Copyright Policy | Copyright Information Sources
Staley Library Copyright Policy
General Guidelines for Library Reserves
The copyright policies and guidelines for reserves are based on the fair-use standards of the Copyright Act,
Section 107 (Title 17, U.S. Code). Section 107 states:
- Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work,
including such use by reproduction in copies or phonorecords or by any other means specified by that section,
for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use),
scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright. In determining whether the use made of a work in
any particular case is a fair use the factors to be considered shall include-
- the purpose and character of the use, including whether such use is of a commercial nature or is for
nonprofit educational purposes;
- the nature of the copyrighted work;
- the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole; and
- the effect of the use upon the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work.
- The fact that a work is unpublished shall not itself bar a finding of fair use if such finding is made upon
consideration of all the above factors.
Thus, we ask that you abide by the following when placing items on reserve (whether electronic or print):
- You may place a "reasonable" number of copies of copies on reserve. While the guidelines aren't
clear on just what constitutes a reasonable number, another way of expressing it would be that the instructor
should use "reasonable" judgment in determining how many copies are needed to allow all students in
his or her class sufficient opportunity to read the material.
- Each item must include complete citation information.
- Each copy must contain a clear notice of copyright. The library will affix this notice.
- If you are including a chapter from a book, also include a copy of the table of contents.
- You may not place copies of an item on reserve beyond one semester without permission from the copyright holder.
Ask at the circulation desk for forms to be used to seek permission
 .
- Copying can not be used to create or replace anthologies or collections of works.
For more information on reserves, click here.
Introduction | Staley Library's Copyright Policy | Copyright Information Sources
Copyright Information Sources:
General
Links updated June 19, 2006
- United States Copyright Office
- Information on copyright basics, applications for applying for copyright, and publications of the copyright
office are available.
- Copyright Law of the United States
- Text of the actual Copyright Law of the United States, as contained in Title 17 of the U. S. Code.
- Title 17: Copyrights
- Searchable text of the copyright law via the Cornell University School of Law.
- Fair Use: Overview and Meaning for Higher Education: CETUS (Consortium for Educational Technology in University Systems)
- Extensive discussion of fair use issues as they apply to universities in particular.
- When Works Pass Into the Public Domain
- An easy to read table that illustrates when an item is in the public domain or protected by copyright.
Authored by an attorney.
- Fair Use of Copyrighted Materials: University of Texas System
- An extensive discussion of applications, and of the principles behind the applications, of copyright and fair use in the higher education environment,
- Copyright Management Center: Indiana University/Purdue University Indianapolis
- Specific application of copyright law to higher education, including its uses in teaching and research, libraries, and special media such as multimedia and visual arts.
- Copyright Resources Online: Yale University
Library
- An extensive list of links to higher education copyright
resources.
- Copyright
Website
- Copyright law with interpretations, examples of copyright
infringements, and copyright issues in the news. Page is authored by an attorney with experience in intellectual property experience.
- Regents Guide
to Understanding Copyright and Educational Fair Use: University System of Georgia
- Specific applications of copyright as it relates to higher education.
- Copyright and Fair Use: Stanford University Libraries
- Application of copyright law specifically geared toward its use in libraries.
- Copyright Clearance Center
- "The largest licenser of photocopy reproduction rights in the world, was formed in 1978 to facilitate compliance
with U.S. copyright law. CCC provides licensing systems for the reproduction and distribution of copyrighted materials in
print and electronic formats throughout the world."
- Digital Millennium Copyright Act(from the UCLA Online
Institute for Cyberspace Law and Policy)
- Introductory discussion, plus links to text of the act and other information on its implications.
Jump to: General | Music | Internet & Intellectual Property
Music
Links updated June 19, 2006
- Music: Copyright Society of the United States
- Music copyright basics, FAQs, top myths about music copyright, and other links.
- Digital
Transmission of Course Reserves: Music Library Association
- Discussion of the issues involved in the transmission of digital audio and video for course reserves.
- A Guide to Copyright for Music Librarians: Music Library
Association
- Links to a variety of information about copyright and music.
- Copyright Resource Center: Music Publishers
Association
- Includes links to the Copyright Search Center which provides guidance in locating the publisher
of a particular piece of music and Forms to apply for permission to arrange music or copy out-of-print music.
- Copyright Law for Music Educator:
National Association For Music Education (MENC)
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Information on copyright issues that impact music educators.
(Extensive site.)
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ASCAP Licensing
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Definitions of licensing terms and information about licensing for broadcast, Internet, and general use.
- Licensing Information & SESAC
- Information on licensing for a variety of venues.
- Harry Fox Agency
- Information source and clearinghouse of licensing music copyrights.
- Copyright Resource Library: J.W. Pepper Music
- Copyright and music information.
- Public Domain Music
- Information and links to assist in identifying whether a piece of music or song is in the public domain.
- Fair Use and Copyright: Simmons College
Internet and Intellectual Property
Links updated June 19, 2006
- 10 Big Myths About Copyright Explained
- Addresses some of the misconceptions about the Internet and copyright issues. The author of this
site is a web publisher.
- Intellectual Property Rights Overview: World Wide Web Consortium
- Discussion of the legal issues involved in intellectual property rights and the Internet and the impact of copyright.
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