In the use of copyrighted works in a digital environment, instructors and/or institutions must reasonably…*

• Limit access to students currently enrolled in the class.
• Limit access only for the time needed to complete the class session or course.
• Inform instructors, students, and staff of copyright laws and policies.
• Prevent further copying or redistribution of copyrighted works.
• Not interfere with copy protection mechanisms.

* From the American Library Association's TEACH Act Best Practices using Blackboard.

U.S. Copyright Law

Title 17 of the United States Code – the copyright act of 1976, with subsequent amendments -- protects the exclusive rights of copyright holders, but also provides some exemptions for use of copyrighted materials by others. For more information see the homepage of the U.S. Copyright Office.

Flaxman Library Guidelines

More Copyright Links for Faculty

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Library Instruction and Class Visits

Please request services at least one week in advance for group or individual sessions. For general library instruction, contact the Reference Desk at 312.899-5096 or flaxman@saic.edu , or come by in person to complete scheduling. For class visits to the Joan Flasch Artists' Book Collection, contact Doro Boehme at 312-899-5098 or aboehme@saic.edu .

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Library Reserves and Docutek E-Reserves

Please read the instructions first. You must turn in materials at least one week in advance.  Contact the Reference Desk at 312.899-5096 or reserves@saic.edu, or come by in person to discuss your reserves. Forms are provided above for your convenience.

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In 2004 the Faculty Senate Student Life Subcommittee produced a handbook, Plagiarism: How to Recognize and Avoid It . It includes a one-page handout for students,When to Give Credit.

Library staff have also prepared a quick guide for students (PDF file) on avoiding plagiarism and citing sources.

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Request New Titles

What's missing? Let us know what you think we should buy for the library collections. Before you request an item, please search the library catalog to see if we already own it! We also welcome publishers' catalogs and your bibliographies. You don’t have to use our form, just drop off your materials or contact Henrietta Zielinski at 312.899-5099 or hzielinski@saic.edu. Remember to prioritize if you have many selections.

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Film/Video Rentals and Reservations

Please request services at least four weeks in advance.  Contact Carolyn Faber at 312.629-1341 or cfaber@saic.edu or by using the form provided here.

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