It can be difficult to determine what you can use in class and what you cannot.
Fair Use allows teachers to use copyright materials in certain situations.
As defined by Baylor University, the four fair use factors are as follows:
Below are several guides and resources to help you understand these trick questions.
Factors of Fair Use
Copyright & Fair Use Guidelines for Teachers
Copyright Basics for Teachers
Whenever possible, linking to Library resources is always best practice, rather than downloading and re-uploading the files. If you must upload a copy of an article to your course, however, please follow these protocols:
These principles also apply to any resources from your personal collection that you may wish to scan and upload to your course. Resources shared with students for educational purposes should follow the guidelines for Fair Use at all times. For more information on how to determine Fair Use, see the Fair Use notice from the United States Copyright Office.
Villanova University's Office of the Vice President and General Counsel also has a Copyright guide available. The guide includes information on the TEACH Act, which has implications for resources in distance learning. If you have questions or need further information on copyright issues, please contact a librarian.
Click here to visit a Copyright Guide for Librarians written by the US Copyright Office at the Library of Congress.