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Copyright Policy Introduction Introduction: Instructional Use of Copyrighted Materials The staff members of Information Services support the basic objectives of Earlham College's policy for use of Intellectual Property as stated in Computing Resources Acceptable Use Policy. The staff members will follow college policy and U.S. copyright law related to the use of electronic and multimedia materials. This includes the recording, reproducing, storing, and distribution of media-based instructional materials, such as: audio, video, and multimedia (combinations of data, text, sounds, and still and moving images that may also be modified interactively). All members of the college community are governed by these regulations. Members of the college community who engage in any activity that infringes on copyright law may be subject to disciplinary action. Under circumstances involving repeated instances of infringement through the use of the College’s computing network, such disciplinary action may include the termination or suspension of network privileges. Members who are accused of infringement but who are also able to demonstrate to the college that they acted based on a reasonable application of this policy, Fair Use and copyright law will receive support from the college in defending themselves. Further information about appropriate uses of college technology may be found at the Computing Services Web site. More information regarding copyright may be viewed at the United States Copyright Office Web site. Why Should I Read These Guidelines? Individuals are liable for their own actions. The copyright law (Title 17, United States Code) sets strict limits on making copies of copyrighted works. Willfully exceeding these limits may subject the copier to liability for infringement with damages up to $100,000 per work. Earlham College is not required to defend an individual who knowingly fails to comply with the College's Policy on Copying, fair use guidelines, and any licenses that affect the rights to use others’ works. Information Services will not permit the duplication or use of any material submitted which is known or suspected not to meet the requirements of the guidelines. The College expects those using the materials to be familiar with the guidelines and abide by them. Information Services Staff will assist faculty in evaluating instructional materials to identify those that fall within the "fair use" clauses of the copyright law. The "fair use" exemptions incorporated into the copyright law describe permitted educational uses of certain categories of copyrighted materials. More information on “Fair Use.” Copyright Law and Electronic Materials In some areas, particularly relating to electronic and multimedia materials, copyright law and fair use guidelines are unclear. As expected, challenges to the copyright law are being debated. Information Services staff will make every effort to provide common-sense interpretations of the existing law and guidelines. When use of copyrighted material falls outside of the “fair use” guidelines or is more than quoting small sections of a source, permission must be obtained from the copyright holder. Electronic material supplied by the library must include a copyright statement. Other materials must contain a documented copyright permission statement or a “fair use” disclaimer statement as detailed in the specific guidelines below. Obtaining such permission is usually possible, if sufficient lead-time is allowed, although a fee may be involved. The length of this process varies and can take from a few days to many weeks, or can last for unexplained lengthy periods.
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Indiana 47374-4095 |