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Copyright Clearance
Services
Central Library Building. Room 901
Hours: 8am-4:30pm M-F
Phone: 936-4627 -- Fax: 343-7276
 
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  Copyright Clearance Services (CCS) manages obtaining permissions, keeping records, and paying associated royalties for class-related use of copyrighted materials at Vanderbilt University. Copyright Clearance coordinates with Campus Copy, part of Vanderbilt University Printing Services so that Class Paks can be reproduced, and with the Library so that electronic reserves can be mounted. In addition to these primary faculty services, CCS clears individual items and provides other special copyright related services for the University.  

 

Permissions obtained endure only for the duration of the semester for which permission was requested.

Subsequent use of the same material requires permission be obtained anew.

Printed Class Paks

Copyright Clearance works in tandem with Campus Copy to reproduce copyright protected materials for sale to students in a class.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WHILE NON-COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL IS NOT SUBJECT TO CLEARANCE, SUCH PAKS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF CLASS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PRINTING TIME. If you haven't heard from CCS by two weeks prior to the beginning of class, please call us.

 
Spring 2013 ClassPak deadline is
 
Friday, November 16!

Class Pak Order Forms and More Information

 

Electronic Reserves & Online Course Readings

LINK IF POSSIBLE:   
            Any items that are available in online resources licensed by the Library should be linked (rather than scanned) to avoid the need for permissions and royalty fees.

IF LINKING IS NOT AN OPTION:
            As directed by the Provost, Copyright Clearance Services will secure permission for copyrighted material placed on OAK.

Faculty are advised to consult with the dean of their school to confirm that the school has approved of copyright fee payment for electronic reserves.
            Rightsholders' fees for electronic reserves and website permissions are charged back to the individual colleges.

 

Faculty who scan copyrighted materials to place online for a course obtain permissions through VU Copyright Clearance Services (CCS), attribute the works, and ensure that only students enrolled in the course can gain access.

Reserve staff are available to assist you with posting materials on OAK.
            When faculty ask the library to place materials OAK, reserve staff will scan and link the items, provide the necessary security, and work with CCS to obtain any needed copyright permissions.

Whether faculty or reserve staff post materials, forms are available to assist you in providing us with the information required by rights holders to obtain permission.

 

 

Electronic Reserves Request Forms and More Information

 

It's our job to ensure that Vanderbilt Class Paks and course Web pages meet all copyright requirements and are prepared in a timely manner. We can accomplish this with your cooperation. Please take a few minutes to explore our web site. In it, you will find instructions on how to fill out your online Copyright Request Forms, as well as hints and tips on Class Pak preparation, and other web pages to help you gather information.

 

 

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