1. “Integrity means that you do the right thing, even when no one is watching.”
--Anonymous

2. Copyright Crash Course
Building on Others Creative Expression
Adriana G. Hernandez, Librarian

3. Library Resources: The Invisible Web
Online Databases
10 X larger than visible web
Answers tougher questions

4. Public Domain and Orphan Works
Don’t take it for granted that if you don’t find an author it is public domain
Public Domain
Digitized and posted online
If it’s an orphan work, look for an author. Use link to help you find authors

5. Using Materials from the Internet.
Using Materials from the Internet
1. ©
2. Cite sources
3. Liability
4. Fair Use
1.Online materials are copyrighted;
doesn’t have to have a © symbol.
3. Liable for actions if you copy and distribute
someone else’s online work
4. Fair Use; don’t rely on it, better to get
permission

6. Fair Use of Copyright Materials.
Fair Use of Copyright Materials
Dictionary.com definition:
the conditions under which you can use material that is copyrighted by someone else without paying royalties
vague-if not sure, ask for permission
usually for educational/non-profit purposes
punishable by law
doesn’t need a © symbol to be copyrighted (anything published after March 1, 1989 is copyrighted)
Posting on the open web implies permission

7. Fair Use of Copyright Materials
First Steps:
Is the work protected?

8. Fair Use of Copyright Materials
First Steps:
If the work is protected, has your campus already licensed rights for you to use the work?

9. Fair Use of Copyright Materials
First Steps:
Is the work available freely on the open Web, and therefore covered by an implied license?

10. Fair Use of Copyright Materials
First Steps:
Has the owner of the work used a Creative Commons license (or similar) to give the public the right to use the work in the way that you would like to use it?

11. Fair Use of Copyright Materials
First Steps:
If you don’t have express or implied rights, do you want to exercise one of the owner’s exclusive rights?

12. Fair Use of Copyright Materials
First Steps:
Is your use exempt or excused from liability for infringement?

13. Fair Use of Copyright Materials
Library’s Special Rights:
Libraries can make copies under certain conditions.

14. Fair Use of Copyright Materials
Performances and displays in face-to-face teaching and distance education:

15. Fair Use of Copyright Materials
What is the character of the use?
If you are going to make copies/duplicate ask yourself these questions:

16. Fair Use of Copyright Materials
What is the nature of the work to be used?
If you are going to make copies/duplicate ask yourself these questions:

17. Fair Use of Copyright Materials
How much of the work will you use?
If you are going to make copies/duplicate ask yourself these questions:

18. Fair Use of Copyright Materials
What effect would this use have on the market for the
original or for permissions if the use were widespread?
If you are going to make copies/duplicate ask yourself these questions:

19. Fair Use of Copyright Materials
Then look at:
pg. 6 to make decisions.

20. The TEACH Act Became law in 2002
Allows you to use copyrighted audiovisual works and dramatic musical works as long as they are “reasonable and limited portions. (clips)
See checklist on website:

21. Getting Permission
When in doubt, check it out! Website contains suggestions and contact information to get/purchase permissions.

22. Questions???

23. Resources