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Copyright for FAQs: Print Reserves and Moodle
Q: What can I place on print reserve in Snowden Library?
A: These may be placed on reserve:
- All Snowden Library materials
- Copied copyrighted materials that are a fair use for educational purposes, with an accompanying complete bibliographic citation
- An instructor’s personal copy*
* Snowden Library cannot be responsible for loss or damage of personal copies placed on reserve. You can recommend that the library purchase any resource that has value to your coursework. To do so, please fill out a request form.
In general, you should be in compliance if any of the following are true:
- You are the copyright owner of the material
- The copyright holder has granted permission
- The work is in the public domain
- The use of the material is a fair use under the educational fair use guidelines published by the Copyright Office in Circular 21
Q: How can I determine whether my request complies with the fair use guidelines?
A: The guidelines are documented in section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976. Refer to this checklist from Columbia University for assistance in determining whether your intended use complies.
Q: What are alternatives to placing materials on reserve without requesting copyright clearance?
A: Actually there is no definite alternative but we suggest that you provide a link to licensed content of databases provided through Snowden Library.
For information about accessing copyright-free materials, see the Academic Copyright Overview page.
Q: How can I be sure that Snowden Library does not have what I need before seeking copyright permission?
A: Check Snowden Library’s Online Catalog and Periodicals A-to-Z List.
If in doubt, contact a Snowden Library reference librarian.
Q: How much of a work can I photocopy or scan?
A: Although individual situations vary, in most cases 10% or less of the work is the standard guideline. For more specific information, see: Using Content: Photocopies on the Copyright Clearance Center Web site.
Q. Will Snowden Library assist you with scanning, photocopying or preparing readings to be placed on reserve or mounted on Moodle?
A. Although placing materials on Moodle is the responsibility of the faculty member, the library staff is willing to assist. Please contact Gail Spencer, Circulation Supervisor, ext.4053. Your department secretary may also assist. Copies become your property and the library has no reason to think that the copy will be used for anything but private study, scholarship, or research.
Q: Who is responsible for securing copyright permission for materials I am using for my course?
A: Lycoming College faculty members are ultimately responsible for securing permission to place their course materials on reserve or mounting them on Moodle. Snowden Library can assist you with requesting copyright permission.
Q: Can I get permission from a copyright holder by e-mail or phone?
A: Yes, just make sure that you keep a file of e-mail communications or the final confirmation letter you receive after acquiring permission on the phone.
Q. What is the procedure for removing print reserve materials?
A. Snowden Library staff removes all print reserves at the end of each semester. Faculty can pick up these materials at the Circulation Desk.
Q: What are general guidelines for mounting readings on a course management system such as Moodle?
A: Course management systems such as Moodle must provide material within the context and limits of copyright law. Acceptable materials include:
- Materials owned or obtained lawfully by a faculty member, Snowden Library or another unit of the educational institution.
- Materials for which copyright permission has been obtained.
- Portions of materials that comply with the guidelines for fair use for educational purposes.
- Materials that would not be available for students to purchase, e.g. out of print materials; however, it is recommended that you try to obtain permission to use the material.
- Articles available full-text in databases to which Snowden Library subscribes, or available on open access Web sites.
All materials posted on Moodle should include a citation to the original source of publication and a form of copyright notice, if possible. Faculty members need to advise students that course materials are made available for the exclusive use of students enrolled in that particular course, and they may not distribute copies to students who are not enrolled in that class.
See Using Course Management Systems: Guidelines and Best Practices for Copyright Compliance
for more information.
Q: What are the specific guidelines for providing access to course readings on Moodle?
A: An enrollment key needs to be set up by faculty teaching a course. This enrollment key will act as a password to allow access to students already enrolled in a course. A link to full-text should be provided if available through the library or institution.
An expiration date must be set up for each course so students cannot access it after the semester is over. You can also create a backup copy of your course and make it unavailable to students at the end of each semester.
Q: Can I link to other Web pages? How about deep linking?
A: Linking to other Web pages from Moodle or your own Web site generally does not raise any copyright questions. Deep linking can be a problem if you bypass information or advertisements that the Web site owner wants visitors to see before accessing additional information. Ask for permission from the creator of the Web site before deep linking.
Q. What advantage does Moodle have over selling a course pack in the College Book Store?
A. First of all, since articles can be added as the semester continues, Moodle offers flexibility. Second, faculty members can be more certain that they are following good copyright practices. Moodle insures that only class members have access to articles without any appearance of profit. Best of all, students can have direct access to an article in a database to which Snowden Library subscribes.
Q: Can I mount course readings on my personal Web site?
A: Lycoming College encourages you to use Moodle or Snowden Library to make electronic copies of course readings or print reserve copies available to students. If you are interested in mounting copyright-protected material on your own Web space, you will need to secure adequate copyright permission for the length of time you want to have such materials mounted on your page.
Snowden librarians can assist you in seeking copyright permission. You should be aware that if the copyright owner does not grant permission for free use, clearance fees can be high.
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