Post on 31-Dec-2015
Copyright ~ Clear Guidelines
The Library Media Center personnel uphold the U.S. copyright laws and fair use
guidelines.
Shared Responsibility ~ The Key to Successfully Following
All Mandated Guidelines
National, State,
andCounty
Guidelines
LibraryMediaCenter
School Staff:AdministratorsTeachersSupport Staff
Shared Responsibility
Audiocassettes
• Do obtain written permission from copyright holder BEFORE making any copies.
• Don’t make copies without permission.
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Print Materials: Books, Periodicals, Pamphlets, Newspapers
• Do make a single copy of a
chapter in a book, short story, short essay, short poem,
chart, graph,
diagram, cartoon,
or picture.
• Don’t Exceed: Poem >250 words Article, story, essay > 2,500 words Other prose > 1,000 words or 10%
of the whole Anthologies, compilations, collective works Do not compile works.
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CD’s
• Do follow copyright warning stickers.
• Do obtain written permission from copyright holder.
• Don’t make copies of any sound recordings.
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CD- ROMs
• Do purchase CD-ROM and use content.
• Don’t allow multiple users or multiple copies without obtaining a site or network license.
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Computer Software
• Do make one back-up copy of each program, as needed.
• Do follow copyright warning stickers.
• Don’t allow use of copies at the same time without a site license agreement.
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DVDs
• Do use DVDs in face-to-face instruction for curriculum use.
• Don’t show movies for entertainment purposes without a Movie Copyright Compliance Site License.
• Don’t make archival copies of any DVD.
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E-Books ~ Electronic Books
• Do sign a licensing agreement for
e-books and follow copyright restrictions.
• Do be aware that some books will require special software or hardware.
• Don’t break copyright agreement.
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E-Journals ~ Serial Publications-Digital Format
• Do allow students to make one copy for research purposes.
• Do follow spontaneity guideline, when appropriate.
(ex. Not enough time to wait for permission to copy)
• Don’t make multiple copies for classroom use without copyright permission from publisher.
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Computer Software Games
• Do make one back up copy of each game, as needed.
• Do follow copyright warning stickers.
• Don’t allow use of copies at the same time without a site license agreement.
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Graphic Materials:Study prints, Art prints
• Do copy one chart, graph, diagram, drawing, cartoon, or picture per periodical, as needed.
• Don’t copy study prints or art prints.
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Graphic Novels
• Do copy up to two pages.
• Don’t copy more than 10% of the book.
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Maps / Globes
• Do copy simple flat outline maps.
• Don’t copy wall maps, globes, flat maps.
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Newspapers
• Do copy a chart, graph, diagram, cartoon, picture, or an article for instructional use.
• Do add a copyright warning notice on each copy.
• Do follow licensing agreements and pay subscription charges for online newspapers.
• Don’t exceed:Poetry > 250 wordsArticle > 2,500 words
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Online Databases
• Do follow license agreements for fair use of product.
• Don’t neglect to consult license agreements for the amount of information that you can download or the number of users who may have access at a given time.
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Pamphlets
• Do examine each pamphlet for copyright information.
• Do know that government agency pamphlets frequently have no copyright restrictions.
• Don’t forget to check copyright limitations.
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Periodicals
• Do copy a chart, graph, diagram, cartoon, picture, or article for instructional use.
• Do follow copyright notice on each copy.
• Don’t exceed:Poetry >250 wordsArticles >2,500 words• Don’t create
anthologies, compilations, or collective works.
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Realia:Games, Models, Toys
• Do obtain written permission before copying slide sets, altering a program, or transferring a program to another format.
• Don’t break written permission guidelines.
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Textbooks
• Do follow textbook guidelines.
• Don’t copy workbooks, exercises, test booklets, or other consumable works.
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Videocassettes
• Do erase off-air recordings after 45 calendar days.
• Do obtain written permission before copying or altering an entire video.
• Don’t show a videocassette to a class more than twice within ten teaching days.
• Don’t further use a video without obtaining a license.
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References:
• Bishop, K. (2007). The Collection Program in Schools Concepts, Practices, and Information Sources. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited
Helpful Websites:
• Beck, S.E. (2006). The good, the bad, and the ugly: Or, why it’s a good idea to evaluate web sources. Retrieved April 20, 2006, from
http://lib.nmsu.edu/instruction/eval.html
• Schrock, K. (2006). Teacher helpers: Critical evaluation information. Retrieved April 20, 2006, from http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/eval.html