Your.library liaison may be able to assist you in obtaining supplemental course materials. Please keep in mind that most librarians also have a teaching load, and plan accordingly.
We also now rely on campus resources for copyright support.
From the BYU Copyright Policy:
Members of the BYU community who make use of copyrighted works are responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable copyright laws. In some cases, individuals may be required to determine whether a desired use qualifies for one or more exemptions set forth under copyright law, such as fair use.
https://policy.byu.edu/view/copyright-policy
The BYU CLO has posted the following guidelines for all supplemental course materials:
- Linking to authorized online sources is a preferred option.
- Directing students to subscription content available through the BYU Librar[ies] is also a great option. For assistance linking to any particular Library content, contact [your liaison or Law Library Reference].
- Copying entire works is generally not recommended. Alternatively, copying limited portions of works to share with students will often be fair use. (The Fair Use Checklist and Interactive Fair Use Evaluation Log are helpful tools for analyzing fair use.)
Read the Law School Copyright Policy.
Links to supplemental resources are always the recommended option, because links do not involve making copies. Linkable resources include authoritative sites on the open web, LexisNexis, Westlaw, HeinOnline and other library-licensed material. The Law Commons is an open-source repository of scholarly legal content, including law review articles from many highly-ranked journals. The Library of Congress provides access to online federal legal resources, as well as links to state primary legal resources. Cornell’s Legal Information Institute is another good portal to legal resources and information. Google Scholar can be also be useful as a tool for locating authoritative legal content, including case opinions.
If the supplemental material to be shared with a class is not openly available online or included in a library subscription, you will likely need to obtain copyright permission for that use. Faculty always have the option to obtain clearance themselves, and then keep a record of that permission. This approach is often the best choice if the copyright owner of the desired content is a known colleague. A fillable PDF form letter is provided as a model, but a less-formal email is sufficient if it contains adequate detail.
- Copyright Clearance Request Letter (PDF form letter allowing faculty to request permissions directly)
Getting Help
Please contact your liaison or Annalee Hickman Pierson if you would like help with locating sources for supplemental course materials.
Questions regarding copyright issues and requests for clearance should be directed to the BYU Copyright Licensing Office.