Mid-South Instructional Technology Conference
Teaching, Learning, & Technology
The Challenge Continues
March 30-April 1, 2003
Getting Permission to Use Copyrighted Materials
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By: Karen Thoms |
Abstract
Getting permission to use copyrighted materials. What’s the big deal? Once you determine you NEED permission, what procedure should you follow to assure you have the requisite permissions? This session will be a “show and tell” of getting permission to use copyrighted materials in your academic work. Just remember two things: “Nearly everything is copyrighted” and “It’s not as easy as you think.” Hear about this necessary evil and learn how to protect yourself and your institution.
Description
Some faculty and instructional designers on treading on very thin ice by not having secured permission to use copyrighted materials in their work. Some institutions have actually told their employees that if they (staff or faculty) are charged with copyright infringement, they are “on their own.” Pretty strong words and very little assurances for those of us in academia, especially when many of us think we’re covered by Fair Use to use whatever we want, whenever we want. The well-informed person needs to know not only whether permission is needed to use certain materials, but also how to go about getting this permission. This presentation will answer the latter part of the previous statement—how to go about getting this permission.
Learn the answers to the following questions:
- Is it REALLY necessary to have these permissions?
- Okay, so it’s necessary; how do I go about finding out who owns these materials?
- What do I need to include in a permission-to-use request?
- Will this cost me anything?
- What resources are “out there” to help conscientious people who want to do the “right thing” and meet legal and/or agreement obligations?