I-250 Reproduction and Use of Copyrighted Materials
| Authority | Vice President of Academic Affairs/CAO |
| Effective Date | December 18, 2002 |
| Revision Date | August 14, 2018 |
| Reviewed Date | June 12, 2024 |
| Related Policies | |
| Related Forms, Policies, Procedures, Statute | 1776 Copyright Act, Section 107 |
Copyright owners of original works, regardless of the work format, have exclusive rights with respect to their creations as provided by the laws of the United States (i.e., the 1976 Copyright Act). The College promotes the recognition and protection of these rights, including the rights of reproduction, reparation of derivative works, distribution, and performance. The College also recognizes that reproducing and using original works per fair use limitations (as defined in section 107 of the 1976 Copyright Act) can further teaching, research, and public service.
College Resources, including computer and network resources, shall not be used to infringe on a copyright owner’s original works. This includes downloading, storing, or transmitting original works using College Resources.
College Employees are responsible for adhering to all legal and ethical requirements regarding copyright per Federal law.
The College shall undertake any necessary efforts to preserve its rights in copyrighted materials of which it is the sole or joint owner.
The President/District Director or designee has overall responsibility for monitoring copyright.