an introduction to copyright (march 2016)
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An Introduction to Copyright
Timothy Peters CMU Libraries March 1, 2016
What is Copyright?
Copyright is a legal protection extended to creators of a wide range of original works. It grants the creator ownership rights for the item that has been produced.
When Does Copyright Begin?
Copyright begins as soon as something is fixed in tangible form.
How Long Does Copyright Protection Last?
Copyright is legally recognized for the life of the author plus 70 years. During this time, the holder of the copyright retains the exclusive right to publish, reproduce, perform, display, and distribute the work.
What Does Copyright Protect?
Literary works, research and reports (graphs, tables, data), artwork, animations, movies and videos, musical works (including lyrics), computer programs, photographs and images, and architectural works.
What Copyright Does Not Protect
Ideas, commonly known facts, names, short phrases, titles, and works in the public domain.
Do I Have to Register a Copyright?
No, you do not.
Though there may be instances when you want to register with the U.S. Copyright Office...
Can I Lose My Copyright?
Most commonly, it’s signed over to a publisher...
Fair Use
Fair use is a set of criteria identified in the Copyright Act of 1976 that allows individuals to use limited portions of a work in the name of criticism, teaching, scholarly research, and news reporting.
The Four Criteria of Fair Use
• The purpose of the use (profit vs. non-profit);• The nature of the copyrighted work;• The amount and substantiality of the item
used;• The effect of the use on the potential market
value of the work.
How Much of Something Can I use?
In the classroom...
• Print material: Up to 10% of the total or 1,000 words, whichever is less.
• Images, illustrations, and photographs: No more than three images from a single source.
• Motion media: Up to 10% of the total item or three minutes, whichever is less.
• Music, lyrics, and music video: Up to 10% of the total work but no more than 30 seconds of the music or lyrics from an individual musical work.
• Numerical data sets: Up to 10% or 2,500 fields or cell entries, whichever is less, of the total work.
A Few More Things...
• Attribution strengthens your fair use claim• Fair Use > All rights reserved• Use only what you need• Limit access to students enrolled in your class
for the duration of the class• Linking is a way around copyright
A Word About Premeditation...
Moving Beyond Fair Use
If your intended use can’t be considered fair use, you can always ask permission of the copyright holder.
...or better yet...
Course Reserves and Copyright Services
The CMU Library will:
Obtain one semester’s worth of usage permission Pay any applicable usage fees Locate a full-text copy of the item Upload it directly into your Blackboard shell
What Can I Use Without Permission?
• Things published before 1923 (public domain)• Works donated to the public domain• Government publications• Ideas, facts, slogans, numbers, names, etc.• Self-authored materials• OER/Creative commons items
Popular Questions
“I have a DVD/VHS. Can I digitize it and show it in my online class?”
“Can I embed a YouTube video in my Blackboard shell/website/etc.?”
Popular Questions
“Can I use something in Blackboard for multiple semesters?”
“How many images can I use from a website?”
In Conclusion...
Not only is copyright compliance the law, it is encouraged at CMU as a way to respect the efforts of scholars, and to protect the integrity of our institution.
Please always practice copyright compliance when teaching and doing research.
Image Credits
• https://www.pinterest.com/digmichnews/only-at-cmu/ • http://www.idesigni.co.uk/blog/how-to-copyright-your-art-work/ • http://theoryofsupply.com/c8_archive/archive_p2.html • http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc233085/m1/1/ • http://cliparts.co/police-hat-clip-art• http://www.universitiesandcolleges.org/blog/free-online-college-courses/• http://www.unisette.com/lic_and_copy • http://typoretum.co.uk/woodentypes/the-printing-press/ • http://zu.libguides.com/plagiarism• https://www.pinterest.com/EPLdotCA/we-3-libraries/• http://www.greatdetectives.net/detectives/big-list-shows/sherlock-holmes/• http://www.stylepinner.com/please-help-yourself-sign/cGxlYXNlLWhlbHAteW91cnNlbGYtc2lnbg/ • http://www.clker.com/clipart-icon-with-question-mark.html
