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The library places materials on class reserve with the understanding
that the course instructor has complied with the US
Copyright Law. The information below is provided to help you determine
fair use and obtain copyright permission.
General Copyright Policies | Determining Fair Use | Obtaining Permission
Items are added to the reserve collection under the following conditions:
- A print version of any copyrighted material to be scanned for eReserve
has been lawfully acquired by the submitter.
- A print version of any copyrighted material to be scanned for eReserve
has been provided to the library by the submitter.
- No more than nine copyrighted items per course may be placed on
reserve each semester without publisher permission.
Additionally,
- Library staff scan material for placement in the eReserve system
for one semester. All copyrighted materials are removed from the eReserve
system at the end of each semester. The same material may not be used
in subsequent semesters without the written permission of the publisher.
- Materials on eReserve are accessible by faculty name or course number,
and are available only to users on the USC computer network.
- A copyright notice is attached to
each copyrighted document in the eReserves system.
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The U.S. Copyright Law includes a provision for ‘fair use’
which permits the making of copies for copyrighted material for classroom
use, as long as the four determining fair use factors are considered.
The four factors are: 1) the purpose and character of the use, including
whether such use is of a commercial nature or is for non-profit educational
purposes, 2) the nature of the copyrighted work, 3) the amount and substantiality
of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole,
and 4) the effect of the use upon the potential market for or value
of the copyrighted work. The fair use factors are only guidelines; no
specific rules are provided. The University of Indiana has created a
copyright guide to help you determine if use of a copyrighted item qualifies
as fair use.
If use of an item does not qualify under the fair use provision, or
you wish to use an item for multiple semesters, you must obtain permission
from the copyright holder.
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If the Item is Held in the Norris Medical Library Collection
Books: Books in our general
collection may be added to the reserve collection for one semester
without permission.
Book Chapter: A copy
of a single chapter from a book in our collection may be added to
the eReserves system for one semester without permission. You must
supply the library with a copy of the chapter. Use of multiple chapters
from one book requires permission.
Journal Article: A copy
of a single article from a journal in our print collection may be
added to the eReserves system for one semester without permission.
You must provide the library with a copy of the article. Use of multiple
articles from the same journal requires permission.
eJournal Article:
Some eJournal providers’ licensing agreements allow
articles to be added to eReserve systems without permission; others
specifically require permission be obtained. To determine whether
permission is needed, complete the eJournal eReserves Permission Inquiry
request form
or contact the Access Services office at (323) 442-1126.
If the Item is Not Held in the Norris Medical Library
Collection
When permission is required, you may contact the rightsholders directly
or contact the USC Bookstore or the Copyright Clearance Center for
assistance. You should allow up to 10 weeks to process permission
requests.
Contacting the Rightsholder Directly:
The library has created a Copyright Permission request
form you may use to contact the publisher directly. You may have
to modify the letter to accommodate your needs. Simply download and
complete the form, and print the document to mail. Be sure to include
the following items with your request: 1) a copy of the items for
which you are seeking permission, and 2) a self-addressed envelope.
USC Bookstore Custom Publishing: The Bookstore’s
Custom
Publishing department can help you obtain copyright permission.
Copyright Clearance Center: The Copyright
Clearance Center contracts with many publishers to obtain permission
for you. The CCC can also help you determine who holds the copyright.
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For additional information contact the the library Access Services office
at (323) 442-1126 or medlib@usc.edu.
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