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Copyright @SVCC

Basic introduction to copyright in the educational environment.

Copyright Clearance Center Academic Site License

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.

Verify Copyright Permission

1. Create an account for RightFind Academic with your SVCC email address. Use this link to login once you have created an account.

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rightfind.copyright.com

2. Search for the book or article by ISBN/ISSN or by title.

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3. Look in the How can I use this copyrighted content box to find terms of use for the resource.

A green check mark green check mark next to Digital Sharing means you are free to use this title in these ways:

  • electronic coursepack or electronic reserve
  • course management system
  • academic institution intranet
  • email a copy internally
  • store a copy on your local hard drive
  • display in an internal presentation
  • distribute internally a PowerPoint presentation

A green check mark green check mark next to Photocopy Sharing means you have permission photocopy or print and share the title in these ways:

  • a printed coursepack
  • classroom handouts
  • sharing with co-workers

A green circled exclamation point Terms apply icon 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.

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There may be an option to pay for permission to use a copyrighted source.

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The Copyright Clearance Center Marketplace provides this transactional service.

A Final Word

Please note:

  • these rights apply as long as SVCC continues to offer the Copyright Clearance Center Academic Site License
  • copyright permission does include carte blanche to copy all or most of any one resource
  • the license can't be used to create a collection that would substantially replace the need for a subscription or purchase of a particular work

Disclaimer

This library guide is published for informational purposes and should not be interpreted as a substitute for legal advice.

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