Fair-Use Issues

What is Fair Use?

• Framework of Owners' Rights and Statutory Exceptions
  
• Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act
  
• Fair Use Guidelines
  

• Classroom Handouts and Copyright
  
• Library Copying and Electronic Reserves
  
• Multimedia Projects (under development)
  
• Posting Materials on the Internet
  
• Course Management Systems (Oncourse, Angel, etc.)

  • Common Scenarios
    
• Distance Education

  • TEACH Act
    

• Meaning of the Four Factors
  
  • Factor 1: Purpose of the Use
    
  • Factor 2: Nature of the Work Used
    
  • Factor 3: Amount of the Work Used
    
  • Factor 4: Effect of the Use on the Market
    
• Fair Use Checklist
  

• Summary of Key Court Cases
  
• Classroom Handout Common Scenarios
  
• Indiana University Policy
  

• Obtain Permission to Use the Copyrighted Work

  • IUPUI Copyright Permissions Home
  • How to Secure Permission to Use Copyrighted Works
  • Overview of Copyright Permissions
  • Sample Permission Letter Forms
• Making Alternative Plans
  • Replace the materials with alternative works.
  • Alter your planned use of the copyrighted works.
  • Conduct a risk-benefit analysis.

 

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