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Does copyright law still apply under our current circumstances?

Yes! Faculty are still expected to check the campus copyright license to see if the copyrighted materials you hope to distribute to your students are covered by that license. If the materials are not covered by the copyright license, please apply fair use principles to make your determination. 

May I email students copyrighted articles or documents?

Distribution of copyrighted materials (excluding links to these works) is a violation of copyright. It is best practice to post these materials behind a password protected service such as Canvas, that way it is restricted to the individuals who are required to use the material.

Should I include a copyright statement regarding posted materials on my Canvas page?

Please use the following notice:

NOTICE: This material may be protected by copyright law (Title 17 U.S. Code) and is intended for the sole use of individuals enrolled in this class this semester.

How long can I have copyrighted materials posted in Canvas?

Posting required copyrighted materials in Canvas when they are assigned and removing them after they are due reduces the risk of copyright infringement for the professor and the institution. Please follow this practice when posting materials to Canvas.

Will the library scan my materials for Canvas?

Under Section 108 of the Copyright Act, libraries are permitted to make copies of library materials for library patrons.  This right does not extend to librarians making copies of personal materials for distribution.

Can I scan my own items and post them on Canvas?

Check the campus copyright license first to see if the copyrighted materials you hope to distribute to your students are covered by that license. If the materials are not covered by the copyright license, please apply fair use principles to make your determination. 

 

How should I handle distributing copyrighted material to my students that I would normally distribute in class?

  • Think through what they would need on a week-by-week basis. Check to see if the material is covered under the CCC copyright site license. (Click on Copyright link to the left).
  • If you need to resort to making a Fair Use Determination, scan the only the materials they would need for the current week and post them to your Canvas page. This way you are limiting the redistribution to only your class.
  • Remove the materials from the Canvas page as soon as is practical for the needs of the course.
  • Do not distribute copyrights material via email. 
  • Please add this statement to any copyrighted documents posted to Canvas: 
    • NOTICE: This material may be protected by copyright law (Title 17 U.S. Code) and is intended for the sole use of individuals enrolled in this class this semester.

How long can I have copyrighted materials posted in Canvas?

Posting required copyrighted materials in Canvas when they are assigned and removing them after they are due reduces the risk of copyright infringement for the professor and the institution. Please follow this practice when posting materials to Canvas.

Can I place new physical materials on reserve in the library?

No, not at this time due to library best practice of quarantining library materials for 96 hours after a patron use. 

 

 

The students in my class will need access to print library resources. How can the library support this need?

This can be addressed in a variety of ways:

  • Determine if access to the material is essential or optional. 
  • If access to materials is essential:
    • Email us at libadmin@principia.edu.
      • We will determine which of the following options best meets the need:
        • Library staff will scan a limited portion of the item and send it to the professor to post on Canvas.
        • Library staff will investigate the availability of an ebook version that could be added to the library catalog.

May I show clips of films from a streaming service such as Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon Prime?

Yes, so long as it relates to the curriculum.

May I show YouTube clips?

It depends. Only use content posted by the copyright holder.

May I share content from personal subscriptions to websites with my students?

Each website/subscription service has different rights regarding their content. Check the website for a copyright page that outlines permissions. This page is often found at the bottom of the webpage in the footer section. Some subscription services have invoked a temporary policy that allows for greater access. Check their website and emails for updates from that service.