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Copyright can be complicated, and the laws are changing and being debated all the time. The information presented here is intended to provide some guidance on practice but it should not be considered the last word. Any questions about a particular issue should be directed to: Office of the University Counsel Phone: 687-6457 Deborah Cook Head of Access Services, Lauinger Library Phone: 687-7644 Dahlgren Memorial Library Phone: 687-1448 GU Copyright Information http://www.georgetown.edu/ home/copyright.html

WHAT DO I DO IF I AM USING MULTIMEDIA IN CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES?

Georgetown University faculty, students, and staff are increasingly involved in the creation of multimedia projects, including Web pages. This usually includes the use of more than one medium, such as the incorporation of sound, video clips, and text, into the final product.

The rules governing the screening of copyrighted films or videotapes are the same as those governing any other copyrighted performance. A properly purchased or rented videotape or DVD may be used in a classroom setting in conjunction with face-to-face instruction. Care should be taken to comply with any special terms in the rental agreement.

Why worry about copyright?
What is Fair Use?
How do these rules affect my teaching?
How do I request copyright permission?
What do I do if I'm using multimedia in classroom activities?
What do I do if I'm using digital resources in online learning?
Copyright Resources

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Georgetown University. September 2004