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Media Library Copyright Policies
The Media Library follows the face-to-face classroom exemption for use of media materials, as outlined in the Copyright Act (U.S. Code, Title 17, Section 110). The Media Library also follows the Fair Use Guidelines for Educational Multimedia.
Classroom Use
Under these guidelines, most classroom uses of films and videotapes are permissible, provided that the showing is by instructors, guest lecturers, or students and is done in connection with face-to-face teaching activities.
Public Performances
Films and videos from the Media Library collection may not be shown at a
public event and may only be shown outside the classroom if the film is licensed
for public performance. Not all film purchases include public performance
rights.
See the Online
Catalog for a listing of films with public performance rights.
Off-Air Taping
The Media Library will tape off-air television or cable programming at the
request of faculty members and course instructors for purposes of instruction
and research. See Off-Air Recording Requests Off-Air form.
Audio and Video Duplication
The Media Library does not provide audio and video duplication services.
