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Copyright Guide  

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What is Copyright?

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    A helpful video from the Copyright Clearance Center on copyright and classroom materials.

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Introduction

What is Copyright Law?

Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17 of the United States Code) governs the making of copies or other reproductions of copyrighted materials.  The making of an electronic copy of copyrighted work by any means, (e.g. scanning, digitizing, ripping, etc.) constitutes reproduction that is governed by Copyright law.

Introduction

The librarians at Francis A. Drexel Library at Saint Joseph's University have compiled this copyright guide to assist students, faculty, and staff in understanding and complying with current United States Copyright laws and provisions.  This is not a static guide, but will be updated as copyright laws and interpretations change.  The information provided here should serve as a general guideline regarding copyright issues and should not be taken as legal advice.  Each library patron is ultimately responsible for ensuring that his or her use of authored materials does not exceed the scope of fair use as defined by United States copyright law.  Library patrons who are not in compliance with the following copyright policy and/or federal copyright law shall assume any resulting liability. For a more detailed overview of the University's response to copyright, please see the  Copyright Policy, located on Saint Joseph's Higher Education Opportunity Act website.

This is not a legal document, and should not be construed as legal advice.

If you have questions regarding copyright law that are not answered in this guide, or if you would like general clarification of copyright restrictions, please refer to the following web sites for the specific text of United States copyright legislation:

 

The Copyright Process

Creating an e-Reserve

 

Contact Information

Coursepacks: Tom Lydon, Print Services, tlydon@sju.edu, 610-660-2621    

E-reserves and Library Resources: Anne Krakow, Drexel Library, akrakow@sju.edu. 610-660-1906

Online Programs: Mary Ann Strecker McMeniman, ERDLC, mstecker@sju.edu, 610-660-3257

Film, Video, Music and Images: Andy Starr, ITDL, astarr@sju.edu 610-660-1769



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