Copyright Mehlville School District

What is Copyright? Form of protection for original works of authorship Establishes ownership of ideas as "Intellectual Property" Protects the financial rights of the author Provides incentives for Americans to conceive ideas

So what...? Copyright laws apply to everyone, including teachers, principals, and students Companies watch for copyright violation o Violations can be financially devastating to school districts Individuals who violate copyright law could face fines and imprisonment

What is protected? -Literary works -Musical works -Dramatic works -Pantomime and Choreography works -Pictorial, graphic, sculptural works -Motion pictures and other audiovisual works -Sound recordings -Architectural works

Length of Copyright Works created after 1978 are covered for the author's life, plus 70 years Before 1978, a total term of protection of 95 years

Fair Use Doctrine Copyright principle based on the belief that o the public is entitled to freely use portions of copyrighted materials o use for purposes of commentary and criticism Companies, educators, and judges have determined a general set of guidelines to allow use of copyrighted material on a limited basis

Fair Use Four factors that make it fair: 1. Purpose of use 2. Nature of use 3. Amount or Substantiality of Use 4. Market Effect of Use

Aren't Educators Exempt? Somewhat.... The Presentation or Performance of material must be: o by instructors or pupils o in the course of face-to-face teaching activities o is in a classroom or similar place devoted to instruction If ALL CONDITIONS are met, classroom exemption overrides any copyright warnings

What can I use? Public Domain: work whose intellectual property rights have expired, been forfeited, or are not applicable Works that contain "copyright free" disclaimers Works where permission is granted Information from most government sources Facts

Keep in Mind Can I defend what I am doing in a court of law? Am I saving money by doing this? If there is doubt, seek permission from the author!!

Printshop Mehlville School District New Teacher Orientation

MSD Printshop Will take care of all printing and copying needs Includes color copies, cardstock, binding, and more Usually takes about 3 days to get orders

Copyright Requirements o You must verify and sign off on copyright for EVERY print job o If you did not create the original, copyright info/permission MUST be included o If not in compliance with guidelines, job will be returned to building principal

Copyright Guidelines o Mehlville Textbook Adoptions List o District Resources>Copyright>Copyright o Written permission from publisher o Online - copyright info from page o May not request print jobs for colleagues **Sheet music, play rights, professional photography, and money MAY NOT BE COPIED

Services Available o Sizes: 8.5x11, 8.5x14, 11x17 o Black and white o Color copies by approval o Color paper o White cardstock o Finishing/Binding o Stapling o Hope punch o Pads o Three-hole punch o Laminating o Lots more!

Submitting Online Advantage: Quick and easy o printshop.dntstl.com o Log in and choose Submit a Job o Fill out online form completely and upload files o Choose Submit Form

Orders Advantage: Submit many documents o District Resources > Business Office Documents > Print Shop Request Form > Copy Center Request Form o Fill out Request Form o From school , type printshop in the “to” field o Attach Request Form and documents to be printed

Inter-Office Mail o District Resources > Business Office Documents > Print Shop Request Form > Copy Center Request Form o Fill out Request Form o Put Request Form and all documents to be printed in inter-office envelope o Send to print shop

Helpful Tips o All documents should be ready for printing o Originals need sufficient margins o Leave margins for cutting if necessary o Pick-ups and deliveries happen once a day o Images look better when PRINTED rather than copied