RightFind Academic Instruction Sheet
More tips and details for using RightFind.
Copyright On Campus Video
Jane the Librarian on copyright law.
Copyright Basics for Academia Video
The ins and outs of copyright for Academic Institutions.
So What Is (and Isn't) Protected by Copyright?
Minimize your risk of infringement.
Using Learning Management Systems
Guidelines and Best Practices for Copyright Compliance.
Sauk Valley Community College has added an institution-wide copyright site license through Copyright Clearance Center. Although not all publishers participate in the agreement, the license will make it much easier for faculty, staff, and students to share copyrighted material in compliance with copyright laws.
Watch this brief Annual Copyright License video for a quick overview of what this entails.
1. Create an account for RightFind Academic with your SVCC email address. Use this link to login once you have created an account.
2. Search for the book or article by ISBN/ISSN or by title.
3. Look in the How can I use this copyrighted content box to find terms of use for the resource.
A green check mark next to Digital Sharing means you are free to use this title in these ways:
A green check mark next to Photocopy Sharing means you have permission photocopy or print and share the title in these ways:
A green circled exclamation point next to Digital or Photocopy Sharing means special terms apply. Click on the word Terms to see what they are and abide by those terms.
Click on the View more ways to share link.
There may be an option to pay for permission to use a copyrighted source.
The Copyright Clearance Center Marketplace provides this transactional service.
Please note:
This library guide is published for informational purposes and should not be interpreted as a substitute for legal advice.