The United States Constitution
provides for copyright in Article I:
"To promote the progress of science and the useful arts, by securing
for limited time to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings
and discoveries."
The first U.S. copyright law was passed in 1790, and copyright law has been revised several times in the ensuing years.
The "fair use" doctrine is one which educators frequently follow. Loosely defined "fair use" refers to using material to "promote the progress of science and the useful arts" (U.S. Constitution - see above) without remunerating the copyright owner. Fair use is based on the concept of reasonableness, and it is important to note the U.S. Code guidelines that define fair use:
- The purpose and character of the use
- The nature of the copyrighted work
- The amount and substantiality of the material used
- The effect of the use on the potential market of the work
A more detailed explanation of these guidelines can be found at: Fair Use: Overview and Meaning for Higher Education (http://www.cetus.org/fair5.html).
It is important for Parkland faculty and staff to understand copyright as it affects your use of a wide array of materials. The College subscribes to the Copyright Clearance Center (http://www.copyright.com/), a service through which we can obtain permission for use of copyrighted material. Department Chairs and secretaries have the account number and password information.
It is not possible to detail all aspects of copyright in one short article. Look for more information about copyright in future issues of Library News.
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For further reading:
Parkland Library owns several books on copyright. Search our catalog using "copyright" as a subject heading.
10 Big Myths About Copyright Explained http://www.templetons.com/
brad/copymyths.html
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