08:04:00 Copyrighted and AV Software

Purpose

To establish criteria for use of copyrighted materials and audiovisual software.

Policy

I. Scope

R Jack Fishman Library abides by licensing and copyright and upholds the US Copyright Act and policies of the Tennessee Board of Regents. R Jack Fishman Library educates Walters State students, faculty, and staff on the importance of copyright and licensing information through its copyright guides and policies.

II. General Guidelines

1. R Jack Fishman Library will comply with database licensing requirements.
2. R Jack Fishman Library will encourage the use of its audiovisual software and streaming videos for use in the support of classroom curriculum. However, if R Jack Fishman Library materials are used outside of a particular class or include other people outside of a particular class roster, public performance rights must be obtained at a cost.
3. Audiovisual software and streaming videos will only be purchased from companies authorized to license public performance viewing in a classroom setting.
4. All faculty or staff will request purchases of audiovisual software and streaming videos through the Library.
5. Audiovisual software and streaming videos purchased with institutional funds re to be catalogued using the Library of Congress system and included in the electronic public access catalog.
   
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