INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND COPYRIGHT POLICY

It is the policy of the Board of Trustees, Redwoods Community College District, to delineate and abide by the provisions of the current copyright law as it relates to the District and its employees.

This policy affirms District adherence to Title 17, United States Code. In order to comply with current copyright laws, District employees and staff shall observe the administrative regulations published following.

The Board of Trustees of the Redwoods Community College District encourages staff creativity in the development of instructional support materials.

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVES ONLY THE LEGAL USE OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIALS IN ANY FORM. EMPLOYEES WHO WILLFULLY VIOLATE DISTRICT REGULATIONS ASSUME ALL LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR ACTIONS.

This policy directs that District regulations be developed in observance of copyright laws in the following categories:

1. Print materials not produced within the District by its employees or staff;

2. Nonprint materials not produced within the District by its employees or staff;

3. Performing arts, including musical and dramatic productions;

4. Computer software not produced within the District by its employees or staff; and

5. District-produced materials, including print, nonprint, and computer software.

The District administration shall develop administrative regulations for purposes of clarifying and disseminating the intent of this policy.



Adopted by Board of Trustees: June 2, 1986