"Copyright is a type of intellectual property that protects original works of authorship as soon as an author fixes the work in a tangible form of expression. In copyright law, there are a lot of different types of works, including paintings, photographs, illustrations, musical compositions, sound recordings, computer programs, books, poems, blog posts, movies, architectural works, plays, and so much more!" (from copyright.gov)
Westminster's policy regarding the use of copyrighted materials follows the United States Copyright Law, which is available online https://www.copyright.gov/title17/
Westminster expects all faculty, staff, and students to comply with the United States copyright law. These laws cover photocopying, digitization, and streaming video in both on-ground and online courses, as well as sound recordings such as music and podcasts, digital artwork, and photos. This also encompasses copyrighted text from websites and not accrediting work properly. While education does allow for some fair use guidelines under certain and limited uses, it is important to understand copyright to make sure we as a college are following the proper guidelines. Please not that Reeves Library staff are not lawyers but are happy to help navigate copyright questions to the best of their ability. Students, faculty, and staff with questions about copyright laws should read the college guidelines and discuss their concerns with the Reeves Library professional staff or the Vice-President/ Dean of Faculty.