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Course Materials Affordability and Access

For faculty members to learn about means for keeping the cost of textbooks and other materials affordable by using targeted library services and resources.

Fair Use & Copyright

copyright iconIn trying to provide less expensive access to resources, copyright law must be considered.  While fair use and the TEACH act allow exceptions to the rights of copyright holders, it's important to bear in mind the situations where those exceptions apply.

Links to explore:

  • Exceptions in the Classroom: to learn about the broad exemption covering teaching in face-to-face settings

  • TEACH Act: to learn about exemptions available to Ball State University because it's a nonprofit, accredited, educational institution.  Includes a compliance checklist.

  • Fair Use: to learn about the exception to U.S. copyright law that allows for limited uses of copyrighted materials without explicit permission from copyright owners.  Includes a list of the four factors of fair use.

  • Using Video in Your Course: for guidelines and strategies as well as a "Streaming Media Request" form.