Solutions for Copyright Compliant Readings
Now that you have a sense of some of the copyright pitfalls that can happen while building your course, here are some strategies for finding and using course materials correctly. (As always, don't hesitate to work with your instructional designer to find solutions.)
Link Directly to Digital Resources in the Library
Linking directly into the library's resources avoids any copyright issues. The Lemieux Library subscribes to thousands of online journals and other digital resources. Students spend a significant portion of their tuition dollars to gain access to this content and it's easy to make them accessible right from your Canvas course. The best practice is to link directly to this content online. Do not download and then re-upload journal articles to Canvas as an attached document as that requires additional permissions fees. Use the Lemiuex Library Guide to Direct Linking Library Resources to help you and/or work with your instructional designer to make sure you link correctly. You might also consider reaching out to your Lemiuex Library Liaison Librarian for more help.
Request a Coursepack
If a reading is not available electronically in the library or other places, you probably need a coursepack. Coursepacks are collections of articles and chapters put together into a printed or electronic book and sold directly to students at SUperCopy. The Copyright Coordinator at SUpercopy will work with you to determine the copyright status of each item you need and then reach out to rightsholders to secure permissions on your behalf. This is a fantastic resource and we can't emphasize enough how helpful it is to get in touch early with the copyright coordinator and go over all of your questions.