Copyright: Frequently Asked Questions
This article answers some frequently asked copyright questions.
- There's a DVD in the library that I normally show in class. Can I upload it to Schoology?
- You may, but you would need to obtain digitization rights. Library Services is happy to reach out to the producer to obtain these for you. You could show it in a synchronous Zoom class, but the class must not be recorded.
- You may, but you would need to obtain digitization rights. Library Services is happy to reach out to the producer to obtain these for you. You could show it in a synchronous Zoom class, but the class must not be recorded.
- Can I save a DVD to OneDrive or the "cloud"?
- Similar to our question about uploading it to Schoology, you may, but this would be considered digitization, and Library Services would need to reach out to the producer for the rights to do this. If you already have a record of these permissions, please send a copy to Library Services at library@swtc.edu to keep in our copyright permissions file.
- Similar to our question about uploading it to Schoology, you may, but this would be considered digitization, and Library Services would need to reach out to the producer for the rights to do this. If you already have a record of these permissions, please send a copy to Library Services at library@swtc.edu to keep in our copyright permissions file.
- I found a movie on a streaming service called Swank that I'd like to include in my curriculum. May I add the film directly to my course?
- Yes! That is what is so great about our streaming film services. The rights for this are included in our subscription. Let Library Services know a month before the semester starts if there are certain films you would like to show in class, and we’ll do the work on our end to get this set up for you. This is a great time to add a friendly reminder to run all video purchases through Library Services. This ensures that we are keeping a consistent record of what resources we have at Southwest Tech and whether or not they are closed captioned. All newly purchased video content needs to be closed captioned.
- Yes! That is what is so great about our streaming film services. The rights for this are included in our subscription. Let Library Services know a month before the semester starts if there are certain films you would like to show in class, and we’ll do the work on our end to get this set up for you. This is a great time to add a friendly reminder to run all video purchases through Library Services. This ensures that we are keeping a consistent record of what resources we have at Southwest Tech and whether or not they are closed captioned. All newly purchased video content needs to be closed captioned.
- Can I show a YouTube video in my class or add it to my Schoology course?
- You may show a YouTube video in class, but it must not be recorded, and you must acknowledge your source. If there are copyright restrictions indicated in the video, you must abide by these rules.
- You may show a YouTube video in class, but it must not be recorded, and you must acknowledge your source. If there are copyright restrictions indicated in the video, you must abide by these rules.
- I found an article I'd like to use as an assigned reading in my class. Can I link to it in my Schoology course?
- Yes, with a caveat. Any article you locate within our paid EBSCO subscription through Library Services includes these rights. If it’s an article you found on your own or in a print subscription, we are happy to reach out to the publisher to obtain permission to make multiple copies. Please contact Library Services for the Copyright Request Form.
- Yes, with a caveat. Any article you locate within our paid EBSCO subscription through Library Services includes these rights. If it’s an article you found on your own or in a print subscription, we are happy to reach out to the publisher to obtain permission to make multiple copies. Please contact Library Services for the Copyright Request Form.
- Some of my students are still waiting for their textbooks to arrive. Can I copy the first chapter and give it to those students so they don't fall behind?
- As long as we’ve reached out to the publisher for permission, yes, you can. Even if the publisher requires a fee to make copies, the fee is often negligible and definitely worth it to ensure we are compliant with copyright law.
- As long as we’ve reached out to the publisher for permission, yes, you can. Even if the publisher requires a fee to make copies, the fee is often negligible and definitely worth it to ensure we are compliant with copyright law.
- Can I share a PDF I found online with my class?
- Most likely, yes. Many PDFs contain copyright info at the bottom of the document. As with the other examples we discussed, always err on the side of seeking permissions. Library Services is happy to take care of this process for you.