Q: How can I find out information about copyright and whether I can copy things to use in my classes or in presentations.
A: Gail Wood is responsible for the administration of the campus’ Fair Use and Copyright Policy. She will talk you through the sometimes murky world of using the materials of others in your research, classes, or presentations. Her contact information is below. The campus copyright policy is found here:
For information about copyright and Fair Use at SUNY Cortland use the link below.
http://www.cortland.edu/copyright/
Memorial Library
SUNY Cortland
607.753.2221
Copyright Infringements Reported by Outside Agencies
Upon notification of copyright infringement, Network Administrator completes Judicial Affairs Incident Report Form and forwards to Judicial Affairs Director and to Library Director who serves as Campus Copyright Compliance Officer.
Library Director responds to notice of copyright infringement.
Judicial Affairs Director handles infringement according to Judicial Affairs review procedures. Students found in violation of the Electronic Use Policy will likely receive the following sanctions: 1) one semester disciplinary probation; 2) letter of apology to Network Administrator; and 3) writing a paper on copyright.
Copyright Infringements or Network Misuse Not Reported by Outside Agencies
First violation – Network Administrator notifies student directly.
Subsequent violations – Network Administrator completes Judicial Affairs Incident Report Form and forwards to Judicial Affairs. Judicial Affairs Director handles infringement according to Judicial Affairs review procedures as described above; MP3 violations are likely to be sanctioned with residence hall probation; movie downloads are likely to be sanctioned with disciplinary probation. Any repeated violations will likely result in additional and more severe sanctions.
Memorial Library
SUNY Cortland
607.753.2221
