Yes, as long as it follows the guidelines listed for other streaming content and has been uploaded by the original creator. Otherwise, it would likely be considered an illegal copy.
Most films are labeled "Home Use Only", indicating a licensing agreement with the copyright holder. Nevertheless, such use is considered "fair use" in a face-to-face teaching situation. These may also be placed on reserve and viewed in dedicated Library spaces if they are used strictly for instructional purposes and not for entertainment.
Yes, so long as the performance is not open to the public and is for an instructional purpose within the structure of the course. Use for entertainment is prohibited.
Not unless explicit permission for CMS distribution has been obtained. Ask the Seminary Librarian about obtaining such permissions
When purchasing films, UPSem seeks permission to allow this type of use. A label affixed to the case will specify when such permission has been granted. In other instances, the films may fall under the Library’s umbrella license, although the Seminary Librarian must approve such usage.
Can seminary-owned videos be copied for Reserves?
Not unless permission for the copying has been obtained from the copyright owner or if it falls under the TEACH Act's specific criteria for duplication.
Not unless permission for the copying has been obtained from the copyright owner or if it falls under the TEACH Act's specific criteria for duplication. .
No.
Not unless the film falls under the Library' umbrella license and has been cleared by the Seminary Librarian.
What if a student buys, borrows or downloads a video from a store or streaming service and views it with a few friends in their dormitory living room?
Experts disagree! But since access to dormitories is limited to acquaintances of students, this would seem to be comparable to "home use".
I don't have time to preview this video right now, and it's due to be returned to the vendor. Can the Instructional Resource Center copy it for me?
No; preview videos may not be copied.
Although the film is out of print, permission of the copyright owner is nonetheless required, unless if it falls under the TEACH Act's specific criteria for duplication. .
UPSem’s Library reserve services routinely accept single photocopies of copyright-protected chapters, articles, etc. [see p. 3, "Single Copies for Scholarly Use or Library Reserve"]. The photocopies are considered to be the instructor's property. Although copyright law prohibits libraries from systematic copying to enhance their collections, an instructor may provide duplicate photocopies (three at most) when a course is large enough to require more than one of an assigned photocopy. If an original is not owned by the Library or the instructor, the instructor must provide written permission or indication of royalty payment for photocopies in excess of one.
single book or journal issue will be accepted only if the total length of the submission is 10.0% or less of the total length of the book or journal issue.
Yes, so long as a vigorous marketplace search determines that another copy cannot be bought at a reasonable price, within a reasonable period. A reasonable investigation will always require recourse to commonly known trade sources in the United States and, if that fails, an attempt to obtain the copyright owner's permission.
The United States Copyright Office issues a series of Copyright Circulars on many aspects of copyright, including duration and protection of foreign publications. Individual Circulars are frequently revised. Many Copyright Circulars are also available from the World Wide Web.
In a genuine emergency, Seminary departments such as the Central Services might proceed before written permission is received.
However, the Seminary’s credibility in upholding the letter and spirit of the copyright law does not allow for many such exceptions. Further, if
permission is subsequently denied, the disallowed copies would have to be withdrawn.
No. If simultaneous use on multiple computers is necessary, ask Information Technology Services about the possibility of a site licensing arrangement with the vendor. Another possibility is that the vendor may offer a price break for multiple copies or "lab packs".
While the memory capacity of personal computers makes this very tempting,
it is not within the realm of fair use unless you delete it from your computer when you return the borrowed copy. The point is that only one person at a time may use single-user licensed software.