Copyright Compliance at Seattle University

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Understanding Copyright on Campus

When talking about copyright, what we are really talking about are the legal restrictions we face when delivering content to our students. The US government has given us some wiggle room, although if you go read USC 107 - Limitations to exclusive rights: Fair use  Links to an external site.you might notice that things are rather vague. Not to worry! With just a couple of resources below and in the next few pages, you'll have a better grasp of your options:

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The single most useful document to help you understand how to use copyright protected work on campus is the
single page Download Copyright FAQ.pdf

 Please read this! 

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Want to better understand Fair Use? Check out the  Download Fair Use Checklist

. The checklist outlines factors that work for
and against the fair use argument.


 

Don't Worry! You have lots of help:

 

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Luke Ware
warel@seattleu.edu
Instructional Technologist, CDLI
Chuck Van Wey
vanweyc@seattleu.edu
Copyright Coordinator, Reprographic Services
How can Luke help you?

Luke was the Copyright Coordinator for 6 years before
joining CDLI. He can answer any questions you have
about using specific content in your classroom and help
you find free/open content that avoids any copyright
issues.

How can Chuck help you?

Chuck is the new Copyright Coordinator. He's available
to help answer any of your copyright questions and 
will secure copyright permission on your behalf. He
also helps publish print and digital course packs when
students are required to buy protected work not
available for free.