Guidelines for the TEACH Act

Two universities have developed quick methods for their faculty to use in determining if their use of copyrighted works qualifies for protection under the TEACH Act. They have allowed us to link to their instruments. Norwich University faculty are encouraged to use one of these instruments in determining whether their use of copyrighted material meets the TEACH Act requirements. Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis's Copyright Management Center has developed a checklist for educator compliance with the TEACH Act. The University of Texas has also developed a checklist for use by their faculty and staff.

• Checklist for Compliance with the TEACH Act (University of Indiana)
  http://www.copyright.iupui.edu/teachlist.htm

• Rules of Thumb (University of Texas)
  http://www.utsystem.edu/ogc/intellectualproperty/teachact.htm#checklist

For those wishing more background, two descriptions follow. The first, "New Copyright Law for Distance Education: The Meaning and Importance of the TEACH Act", prepared by Professor Kenneth Crews on the behalf of the American Library Association, is made available to all for educational use. The second was developed by the University of Texas.

• New Copyright Law for Distance Education: The Meaning and Importance of the TEACH Act

• The TEACH ACT