In addition, grateful acknowledgement is made to Chuck Harding, University Duplicating Service, The University of Texas at Austin, for permission to use the July 1995 UDS Course Packet brochure as a model for UNE's. Guidelines for Fair Use A. Computer software B. Electronic information, networks, the Internet C. Films, audiocassettes, videocassettes D. Illustrations, photographs, slides E. Music F. Musical, dramatic, nondramatic performances G. Printed materials 1. Classroom copying 2. Copy centers 3. Library reserves 5.
Universities are the producers as well as users of such expression.
The copyright law is intended to increase the free flow of ideas. Implementation of this law requires balancing the incentives given to authors to create works against free access of others to the ideas contained in those works. The following policy statements and guidelines constitute a handbook for University community members who wish to reproduce, alter, or perform works protected by copyright, including printed materials, audio and video recordings, visual artworks, computer software, electronic information, and others. Frequently asked questions, relevant to particular types of media, are included to provide guidance in interpreting fair use. Additional print and electronic resources relating to the copyright law, fair use, and its interpretation are available in the Jack S. Ketchum Library.