Library Guides: Copyright and Fair Use: Copyright and Teaching

Fair Use and Learning Management Software

When adding copyrighted material to an LMS (such as Canvas or Blackboard), ensure you have completed a thorough Fair Use review using the Fair Use Checklist. Retain a copy of your completed checklist for your records. If you deem the material an appropriate Fair Use, adding the work to the course on the LMS is a good option. Ensure the LMS class section is only available to students enrolled in the course and expires at the end of the class before adding the material to the LMS.

Resources

Boise State University Use of Copyrighted Works (Policy 1130)
Policy 1130 provides guidance regarding the permissible use of others' copyrighted work.
Boise State University Intellectual Property Policy (Policy 1090)
This policy outlines ownership of copyrights, protectable discoveries and other intellectual property rights for University authors and provides guidelines for the distribution of income received for the sale of those works.
The TEACH Act
The TEACH Act, signed in 2002, provides guidance and extended protections for use of copyrighted works in a distance classroom.
Section 110: Limitations on Exclusive Rights: Exemption of Certain Performances and Displays
Section 110 describes the conditions under which public performance may be acceptable.
Section 110: Use of Materials in an Educational Setting Guidance
Boise State University's Office of General Counsel provides guidance on Section 110 of the Copyright Act.