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- 1. Copyright Crash CourseLaura RiveraEDTC 6340.62
- 2. Using Materials from the InternetCopyright law governs the use of materials found on the Internet.It governs the use of books, video and music.
- 3. Copyright ProtectionOnce expression is committed to a tangible medium copyright protection is automatic.All postings are protected the same as published printed works.
- 4. Implied LicensesAuthors should expect works to be:ReadDownloadedPrinted outForwardedused as the basis for other works
- 5. Express LicensesDetails rights the author wants readers, viewers or listeners to haveGives works an express license by attaching a Creative Commons license to posted materials
- 6. Liability for posting infringing worksIndividuals can be liable when they copy/distribute others' copyrighted works Universities/LibrariesCan be liable for the actions of their employees and studentsThe Role of Fair UseFair use balances authors' rights to reasonable compensation with the public's rights to the ideas in copyrighted works.
- 7. Individual Liability for InfringementFirst StepsIs the work protected?Does your campus have licensed rights?Is the work available freely on the Web? Has the owner of the work used a Creative Commons license?Do you want to exercise owners exclusive rights?Is your use exempt or excused from liability for infringement?
- 8. Fair Use ExemptionCoursepacks, reserves, course management systems Digitizing images, audiovisual resources for educational purposesResearch copies
- 9. Four Factor Test for Fair Use What is the character of the use? What is the nature of work to be used? How much of the work will you use? What effect on the market for the original?
- 10. The Teach ActProvides educators with a separate set of rights Educator here are no limits and no permission required.Educator would have to pare down the materials for distant students.
- 11. SourcesHarper, G. K., The Copyright Crash Course: Building on other’s creative expression. (2007). This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 United States License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, 444 Castro Street, Suite 900, Mountain View, California, 94041, USA.