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2. There are few bright line rulings as to what constitutes acceptable use of copyright work in online courses. In general, the principles of fair use that govern the quantity and type of materials used in face to face classes also apply to online and blended classes. Use the calendar restrictions available in most online teaching programs to mimic the durational aspect of classroom access. To avoid infringement claims, it is always best practice to secure permission from the copyright owner. LIU POST B. DAVIS SCHWARTZ MEMORIAL LIBRARY IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS

3. IS THE WORK OF PUBLIC DOMAIN OR COPYRIGHT PROTECTED? LIU POST B. DAVIS SCHWARTZ MEMORIAL LIBRARY Public Domain

4. Public domain works are not protected by copyright or other intellectual property interests. Public domain works do not require a license and you may use the works in any way(s) that support your online classes Click LIU Online icon to restart. LIU POST B. DAVIS SCHWARTZ MEMORIAL LIBRARY WORKSOF PUBLIC DOMAIN WORKS OF PUBLIC DOMAIN

5. IS THE WORK AVAILABLE THROUGH LIUS DATABASES? LIU POST B. DAVIS SCHWARTZ MEMORIAL LIBRARY

6. WORKISAVAILABLETHROUGHLIUSDATABASES WORK IS AVAILABLE THROUGH LIUS DATABASES Be sure to: Verify the databases licensing restrictions. Contact your Library Liaison for more assistance. Post direct links to the database sources. Follow additional guidelines for acceptable use found here. found here Click LIU Online icon to restart.

7. HAVE YOU INVESTIGATED OR REQUESTED THE COPYRIGHT OWNERS PERMISSION USING THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS: WRITTEN REQUEST ROYALTY FREE LICENSING CREATIVE COMMONS LICENSING LIU POST B. DAVIS SCHWARTZ MEMORIAL LIBRARY

8. PERMISSION SOUGHT ORGRANTED PERMISSION SOUGHT OR GRANTED It is always best practice to request permission to use works from the copyright owner. This is especially true if you plan on posting the same work from semester to semester. It is also plausible that you may reach a dead end (no response from the owner or cant identify the locator). Keep in mind that should they emerge, copyright owners may still hold you accountable for infringement. Be sure to follow the permission terms and conditions set forth by the owner. Click LIU Online icon to restart.

9. DOES THE USE OF THE MATERIAL FALL UNDER THE FAIR USE EXCEPTION? LIU POST B. DAVIS SCHWARTZ MEMORIAL LIBRARY

10. WORKFALLSUNDERTHEFAIRUSEEXCEPTION WORK FALLS UNDER THE FAIR USE EXCEPTION Be sure to: Follow the guidelines that support fair use found here. found here Print and file a copy of documentation supporting good faith effort. Click LIU Online icon to restart.

11. LIU POST B. DAVIS SCHWARTZ MEMORIAL LIBRARY DOES THE USE OF THE MATERIAL MEET ALL THE CRITERIA UNDER THE TEACH ACT?

12. LIU POST B. DAVIS SCHWARTZ MEMORIAL LIBRARY WORKFALLSUNDERTHETEACHACT WORK FALLS UNDER THE TEACH ACT Be sure to follow the guidelines that support compliance under the TEACH Act found here.found here. Click LIU Online icon to restart..

13. LIU POST B. DAVIS SCHWARTZ MEMORIAL LIBRARY It is best to find alternative sources. Contact your Library Liaison for additional support. Click LIU Online icon to restart.