Instructors know the details of the work and its intended use, so the instructor must evaluate whether permissions or a license are needed or whether the use of the work is a fair use. Instructors must fill out the Fair Use Checklist for each work relying on fair use and must KEEP A COPY that can be produced upon request.
Instructors must provide a citation for the work. It will not be posted without attribution.
The instructor must provide a lawful copy if the library does not have a copy. Photocopies are not acceptable.
The library will password restrict access to the work.
The library will terminate access at the end of the semester and remove the materials.
There is no charge for the use of e-reserves.
Where the library already licenses the work, a link to the work will be used instead of a copy.
Instructors can submit requests for items to be placed on e-reserve online.
If relying on fair use, the instructor must fill out a Fair Use Checklist, analyze the use, and retain a copy of the checklist.
The Library does not manage Course Management Systems.
Contact the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning & Online Education for assistance. For questions about copyright in the CMS, contact the Office of Legal Affairs.
Instructors must tell students not to copy or distribute works in the CMS.
