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Copyright Policy and Resource Guide


FOREWORD
 
I. INTRODUCTION
 
II. WESTMONT COPYRIGHT POLICY
 
III. WHAT "COPYRIGHT" MEANS
What kind of work does the copyright act cover?
 
IV. COURSE PACKS
Can I make copies of copyrighted material for use in my course packs?
 
V. COURSE PACKS & FAIR USE
What if my course pack material is not of the type or amount in the guidelines, can I still use it without obtaining permission from the copyright owner?
 
VI. WHEN YOU NEED PERMISSION FOR YOUR COURSE PACK
I've analyzed my intended use and it just isn't fair. How do I get permission to use the material?
 
VII. PUBLIC DOMAIN
How do I determine if a work has entered the public domain?
 
VIII. RESERVE AND INTERLIBRARY LOAN SERVICES
How much material may I place on reserve?

IX. COPYRIGHT AND THE DIGITAL WORLD (Electronic Postings & Ereserves) 

X. MEDIA SERVICES AND AUDIOVISUAL MATERIAL
Does purchase of a film or video include ownership of the copyright?
 
XI. MEDIA SERVICES AND SOUND RECORDINGS
Are there guidelines for the use of sound recordings?
 
XII. EDUCATIONAL MULTIMEDIA FAIR USE
Can I use copyrighted material in a multimedia work that I have created for educational purposes without obtaining the copyright owner's permission?
 
XIII. DIGITAL MILLENNIUM COPYRIGHT ACT/RESPONSIBLE USE POLICY FOR THE INTERNET
Am I free to copy whatever appears on the Internet?
 
IV. PERFORMING ARTS
Is it necessary to obtain permission for student performances of copyrighted works?


APPENDIX A
This form is designed for reproduction on the front and back of a half-sheet.
However, it may be used as-is when printed onto the top and bottom of a single
side.

APPENDIX B

APPENDIX C