When using the copyrighted materials listed above in a digital transmission , faculty have the following obligations under the TEACH Act :
• The performance or display is made by or under the supervision of an instructor ;
• The use is limited to performances and displays . The TEACH Act does not apply to materials that are for students ’ independent use and retention , such as textbooks or other readings ;
• The work is part of systematic mediated instructional activities ;
• The transmission must be made solely for and limited to students officially enrolled in the course ;
• Only lawfully acquired may be used ;
• The instructor should use reasonable efforts to prevent copying and retention of the work ( e . g ., streaming for video ; thumbnails , watermarks and disabling right click copy function for images );
• The materials to be used should not include those primarily marketed for the purposes of distance education ( i . e ., an electronic textbook or a multimedia tutorial );
• A digital copy may be made from an analog copy when no digital version is available or when the digital version is technologically protected ;
• The work must carry a notice to students that the works are copyrighted .
Digital Millennium Copyright Act The purpose of this policy statement is to set forth the college ’ s procedures pertaining to the receipt and response to reports of alleged copyright infringement utilizing the Williamson network in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ( P . L . 105-304 ).
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act ( DMCA ) provides an opportunity for colleges and universities to shield themselves from liability for the actions of users that infringe on the copyrights of others . Any use of the Williamson network , computers , technology equipment , email system , or websites to illegally transfer copyrighted material including , but not limited to , software , text , images , audio , and video is strictly prohibited and will lead to serious consequences , including disciplinary action , suspension , and possible lawsuits resulting in substantial financial penalties .
In accordance with the DMCA , Williamson has designated the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs as the principal college officers to receive and respond to reports of alleged copyright infringement . This designation will be listed on the Williamson web site .
The DMCA specifies that all infringement claims must be in writing ( either on paper or electronic mail ) and must include the following elements :
• A physical or electronic signature ;
• Description of the work claimed to be infringed ;
• Description of the allegedly infringing work and the location on the Williamson network ;
• Contact information for the complaining party ;
• A statement that the complaining party has a good faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner or law ;
• A statement that the information contained in the notification is accurate , and under penalty of perjury , that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner .
For more information on United States Copyright Laws , see : The US Copyright Office at https :// www . copyright . gov /
Information Technology ( IT ) { 7 / 20 / 18 }
Williamson employs an extensive IT network , hardware , and software applications in support of its educational mission . Specific policies and requirements for students accessing any element of the college ’ s IT network or services can be found within the Student Information Technology Handbook available through the college ’ s Blackbaud SNS system or through the office of the Provost . Students
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