Copyright has been an issue in the production of course readings packets, beginning with the Kinko's ruling in 1991,and continuing with other legal decisions. Despite the legal and legislative activity over the past few years the copyright law is substantially unchanged. The campus guidelines for Fair Use can be seen in the Campus Administrative Manual Sec. Photocopied class packets or anthologies, which contain reprints of copyrighted material, should have permissions obtained and copyrights paid. The most common procedure is to have the cost of the permissions included in the price of the packet.
Some departments choose to pay the royalties and distribute materials at no cost to students.
Check with the specific library in which your reserves materials will be placed and made available for details. CPS will assist faculty with obtaining copyright clearances, notify them of royalty fees, arrange for production, and deliver the course packets to the Illini Union Bookstore where students can purchase them. CPS can also secure permissions for use of materials in electronic formats for Web applications. For more information contact CPS at 244-1455. Faculty will need to contact them directly for information about copyright procedures, anticipated delays and additional costs associated with the clearance process.