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Course Reserves Guidelines and Policy

Statement of Purpose & Disclaimer

The purpose of the "Course Reserves Guidelines and Policy" LibGuide is to provide instructors at NVC with information about how to use the NVC Library's Course Reserves Collection and with a basic understanding of copyright law so they can make objective decisions about applying fair use.  

 

Disclaimer about this LibGuide, Copyright and Fair Use

Copyright laws are very, very complex in nature and can be hard to interpret.  Please note the following:

  • This guide will be updated on a regular basis to incorporate new information and best practices.   

  • No information, definition, limitation, guidelines etc. from this guide should be interpreted as legal advice or as the final, end all decision when trying to apply fair use.

  • Only the courts have the final authority on what is considered fair use. 

  • Examples given within this guide are meant to help instructors evaluate fair use and are illustrative, not exhaustive, in nature.

  • The limitations and definitions mentioned within this guide are meant to help instructors make their own decisions regarding fair use.

 

Who Can I Contact About Copyright Questions?

The NVC Library, to the best of our abilities, will assist Instructors or Departments with questions regarding copyright and fair use or refer appropriate questions to Alamo Colleges Legal Services.

NVC Reference Desk
(210) 486-4513
 
201 W. Sheridan, C-8
San Antonio, TX 78204
(210) 485-0050