Use of Copyrighted Materials by Staff

Use of Copyrighted Materials by Staff
Policy

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Document Number: HR--107 Revision #: 1.0
Document Owner: Executive VP Date Last Updated: 08/17/2012
Primary Author: Director of Human Resources Status: Approved
Date Originally Created: 01/11/2012
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General Description
Description: Information about use of copyrighted materials by faculty and staff relative to HR policy.

Purpose: Delineation of policy.

Scope: All faculty, staff, students, and administrators

Responsibility: Academic Affairs
Administration
Human Resources
VP for Academic Affairs
VP of Business and Finance
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Requirements
Relevant Knowledge: In order to comply with this policy you should know:
Current University policy
Federal statutes
Standards of good practice
Standard company policies
Terms and Definitions: Additional training

Corrective Action

Loss of privilege, general
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Policy Provisions
1. Use of Copyrighted Materials by Faculty and Staff

All Cumberland University employees should comply with copyright law when making copies of protected works for use at the university. Faculty and staff should show "fair use“ or evidence of having secured permission for use.

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Performance Evaluation
Performance Metrics: Compliance with standard policy and procedure
Compliance with federal mandate

Consequences: Further training
Loss of privileges
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Subject Experts
The following may be consulted for additional information.
Director of Human Resources

Executive VP

Legal Counsel

VP for Academic Affairs

VP of Business and Finance