The best method for determining copyright ownership involves contacting the publisher of the material you wish to use. When in doubt, always seek permission. Copyright owners require complete bibliographic information, as well as the number of students in the class in order to grant or deny permission. Once the copyright owner makes a decision, they will mail or fax a contract stipulating the terms of the agreement. That depends on the copyright owner.
Some publishers take several weeks to return a permission.
However, this turn around is not guaranteed during peak times such as the beginning of a new semester. Many publishers are not affiliated with CCC and must be contacted individually. A general rule of thumb is to allow at least six weeks for the permissions process. Custom Publishing partners with University Printing Services to offer a copyright clearance service designed to assist faculty in creating customized course packs . Custom Publishing will pursue all copyright permission, discuss royalty prices, and print the materials to your specifications.