Copyright Compliance Policy
Policy Overview
Cummings Graduate Institute’s Library (CORE) is committed to compliance with intellectual property law and the preservation of the rights of copyright owners and users of copyrighted materials. The Library strives to inform all its constituencies of the rights and responsibilities under the fair use provisions of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. Section 107).
- Fair use applies to the digital environment without regard to the medium of the original work.
- Fair use does not supersede licensed resources, unless the terms of controlling agreements specifically defer to U.S. Copyright Act 17 U.S.C.Section 107.
- Fair use depends on a case-by-case examination of facts surrounding each case, and the four factors identified in U.S. Copyright Act 17 U.S.C.Section 107:
- The purpose or character of the use, including whether such use is of a commercial nature or for nonprofit educational purposes.
- The nature of the copyrighted work used.
- The amount and substantiality of the work being used.
- The effect of the use on the market for or value of the original work.
The Library works to comply with the Fair Use Guidelines and the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code) regarding photocopied materials. The copyright law of the United States governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted materials. Under certain conditions specified by the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be "used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship or research." If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of "fair use," that user may be liable for copyright infringement. The Cummings Institute reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.
All users should be aware that any information, software, or graphics on the Internet may be protected by federal copyright laws, regardless of whether a copyright notice appears on the work. Licensing agreements may control redistribution of information from Cummings Institute’s Internet-related systems or from the Internet. Duplication or transmission of such material may not be undertaken without express authorization from the Director of Instructional Design.
Cummings Institute computer systems and networks must not be used to download, upload, or otherwise handle illegal and/or unauthorized copyrighted content. Any of the following activities constitute violations of acceptable use policy, if done without permission of the copyright owner (this list is not meant to be exhaustive, as copyright law applies to a wide variety of works):
- Copying and sharing images, music, movies, or other copyrighted material using P2P file sharing or unlicensed CD's and DVD's.
- Posting or plagiarizing copyrighted material; and
- Downloading copyrighted files which the user has not already legally procured
Policy Responsibility
All CGI users should be aware that any information, software, or graphics on the Internet may be protected by federal copyright laws, regardless of whether a copyright notice appears on the work. Licensing agreements may control redistribution of information from Cummings Graduate Institute’s Internet-related systems or from the Internet. Duplication or transmission of such material may not be undertaken without express authorization from the Director. This means that you may not download and share course materials without the express permission of the course instructor and the Director of the DBH program, regardless of whether a copyright notice appears on the work, and that you must adhere to federal copyright laws in your academic and professional work.
For more information, please visit the CORE Libguide on Copyright Compliance, http://azhin.org/c.php?g=267542&p=1943786
The Director of the Electronic Campus is responsible for the Institute compliance with this policy.
Policy Procedure
All CGI users should be aware that any information, software, or graphics on the Internet may be protected by federal copyright laws, regardless of whether a copyright notice appears on the work. Licensing agreements may control redistribution of information from Cummings Graduate Institute’s Internet-related systems or from the Internet. Duplication or transmission of such material may not be undertaken without express authorization from the Director. This means that you may not download and share course materials without the express permission of the course instructor and the Director of the DBH program, regardless of whether a copyright notice appears on the work, and that you must adhere to federal copyright laws in your academic and professional work.
Forms
There are no forms associated with this policy at this time.
Approvals/Revision History
Policy was revised on: May 17th, 2021
Policy was approved by: Amanda Harrison, Chief Operating Officer.
