Policies Copyright Policy and Resource Guide

Table of Contents

• Foreword
• Introduction
• Westmont Copyright Policy
• What Copyright Means
  What kind of work does the copyright act cover?
• Course Packs
  Can I make copies of copyrighted material for use in my course packs?
• Course Packs and 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?
• 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?
• Public Domain
  How do I determine if a work has entered the public domain?
• Reserve and Interlibrary Loan Services
  How much material may I place on reserve?
• Copyright and the Digital World (Electronic Postings & eReserves)
• Media Services and Audiovisual Material
  Does purchase of a film or video include ownership of the copyright?
• Media Services and Sound Recordings
  Are there guidelines for the use of sound recordings?
• 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?
• Digital Millennium Copyright Act/ Responsible Use Policy for the Internet
  Am I free to copy whatever appears on the Internet?
• 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.

• Copyright QuickClear Form
• Citation Listing Form (supplemental to item B)

Appendix B

• Web Resources

Appendix C

• Permission Procedures