This memorandum is intended to bring to your attention the essential elements of Public Law 94-553 as they relate to the responsibilities and activities of all employees of Purdue University in the areas of teaching research. The language of the revision is quite specific, but is still open to interpretation by the courts. Copyright Office and court interpretations which could amend the information and guidance provided by this memorandum become available, addenda will be issued. Because the specific categories of materials that can be protected by copyright, the exclusive rights of the copyright holder, and the duplication of copyrighted material directly affect all University personnel, this memorandum should be retained for reference. Copyright protection is afforded compilations, that is, a work formed by the collection and assembling of preexisting materials arranged in such a manner that the whole constitutes an original work of authorship.
Permission is required before copyrighted material can be compiled.
Do not request blanket permission. However, in determining fair use, considerations and guidelines have been developed. Cumulative effect The copying of the material is for only one course in the school in which the copies are made. Not more than one short poem, article, story, essay, or two excerpts may be copied from the same author, nor more than three from the same collective work or periodical volume during one class term. There shall not be more than nine instances of such multiple copying for one course during one class term.