Reserves Copyright Policy

KELVIN SMITH LIBRARY, CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
POLICY STATEMENT REGARDING FAIR USE OF COPYRIGHTED WORKS FOR EDUCATION, TEACHING, AND RESEARCH

In supporting education and research at Case Western Reserve University, Kelvin Smith Library respects intellectual property and strives to comply at all times with United States copyright law.

Copyright policies and standards, fair use, distance learning initiatives and digital environments are issues that affect all of us in the educational arena. Copyright law protects authors, publishers, and the public, also providing exemptions for general use without permission, under certain circumstances. Kelvin Smith Library is a member of the Copyright Clearance Center and upholds copyright and fair use policies in the academic environment.

To see how copyright affects faculty, the library, and Course Reserves services, please read our Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines requirements at Kelvin Smith Library, along with supplemental copyright documents covering a wide variety of relevant resources about general copyright issues, the permissions process, and tutorials to aid Case users in reaching responsible decisions. Additionally, copyright awareness classes are available through CaseLearns, held in KSL or at your own site, and tailored to your department needs.

Kelvin Smith Library hopes that members of the Case community find these resources helpful and will take the time to become familiar with important legal requirements that affect your individual liability. More information about university copyright is available on Copyright @Case, including the university's Copyright Compliance Policy.