Course Reserves & Copyright
The purpose of the Course Reserves collection is to provide students access to supplementary course materials assigned by faculty.
Copyright and Fair Use restrictions apply. Library services will be provided in a manner that respects Fair Use rights, the rights of copyright holders, and current copyright law.
Copyright Guidelines for Course Reserves are considered in compliance with U.S. Code: Title 17, Section 107 governing Fair Use (see Sec. 107 - Limitations on Exclusive Rights: Fair Use below). Specifically, any reproduction — either photocopied or electronic — of copyrighted material that is placed on reserve will conform to the following:
- Materials placed on reserve will be made available for students and faculty only while the requesting instructor is actually teaching the course. All materials will be removed from reserve at the end of each semester; Library items will be returned to the stacks, and items owned by faculty will be returned to the faculty member.
- Kristina Dorsett (kidorsett@widener.edu) can assist with determining if the material requires copyright permission. Copyrighted material can be used on reserves without permission for one semester only. Permission from the publisher will be required for any subsequent uses of the material.
- Additional copyright information, Copyright and Fair Use Guide
