copyright do’s and don’ts in-service for teachers

Copyright Do’s and Don’ts

In-service for Teachers

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

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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.


CD’s

• Do follow copyright warning stickers.

• Do obtain written permission from copyright holder.

• Don’t make copies of any sound recordings.


CD- ROMs

• Do purchase CD-ROM and use content.

• Don’t allow multiple users or multiple copies without obtaining a site or network license.


Comics

• Do copy up to two pages.

• Don’t copy greater than 10% of comic book.


Computer Software

• Do make one back-up copy of each program, as needed.


• Don’t allow use of copies at the same time without a site license agreement.


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.


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.


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.


Computer Software Games

• Do make one back up copy of each game, as needed.


• Don’t allow use of copies at the same time without a site license agreement.


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.


Graphic Novels

• Do copy up to two pages.

• Don’t copy more than 10% of the book.


Maps / Globes

• Do copy simple flat outline maps.

• Don’t copy wall maps, globes, flat maps.


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


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.


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.


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.


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.


Textbooks

• Do follow textbook guidelines.

• Don’t copy workbooks, exercises, test booklets, or other consumable works.


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.


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

http://lib.nmsu.edu/instruction/eval.html

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