Providence College Copyright Policy Summarized
(see the blue link below to access the full policy and guidelines)
The federal Copyright Law (Title 17, United States Code, Section 101 and following) requires all members of the Providence College community to respect the proprietary rights of owners of copyrights and to refrain from actions that constitute an infringement of copyright or other proprietary rights. Copyright Guidelines have been developed to assist members of the community to comply with federal copyright law. Members of the Providence College community are expected to become familiar with these Copyright Guidelines, to act with careful consideration of their requirements, and to seek assistance whenever necessary and as directed.
Willful disregard of Providence College ’s Copyright Policy by members of the community may result in personal liability in the event that legal action is taken against them. Further, the College may refuse to defend employees named in a court suit and employees may be personally liable for any damages incurred as a result of the copyright violation.
Click below this line for details about the College's policy and guidelines (a pdf file):
Providence College Copyright Compliance Policy and Guidelines - Revised December 2008
For more information about Copyright law, please refer to the following online links:
Fair Use Checklist - Copyright Management Center at IUPUI
Know Your Copy Rights -The Association of Research Libraries
Copyright Term and Public Domain in the United States
Acquiring Copyright Permission to Digitize and Provide Open Access to Books
Sample Request for Copyright Permission Letter
Sample Permission Form to Use Student Works
Coursepacks - order copyright-compliant materials for your students
Copyright Issues in the Electronic Realm at Cornell University
Campus Copyright Rights & Responsibilities: A Basic Guide to Policy Considerations (AAU)
Copyright Law of the United States
A History of Copyright in the United States
American Library Association: Copyright Issues
North Carolina State University Teach Act Tool Kit
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Policy added, 6 February 2006
Guidelines added 6 April 2006
Policy & Guidelines updated 5 May 2006
This page was revised 11 December 2006; 24 January 2008;1 August 2008; 22 January 2009