Acquisitions

What the Library can do:

• Purchase physical media that include public performance rights
• License or purchase streaming media that include public performance rights, if the video is compatible with library infrastructure
• Direct University users to information about existing resources (see below)

The Library will not pay for one-time, public events outside of the Library that are intended to include non-University audience members. The Library will not sign any agreement that makes the Library responsible for controlling the behavior of non-Library users concerning the distribution of the content. Review of these contracts/agreements should be directed to the Office of the General Counsel.

Adopted Sept. 2021

Academic Video Online @ Alexander Street Press - All films purchased from Alexander Street, whether streaming or DVD, include limited public performance rights, which includes permission for classroom showings, as well as public screenings, as long as no admission is charged.

Academic Video Online @ ProQuest – Customer must secure permission from ProQuest’s Licensor and/or the copyright holder for any public performance other than reasonable classroom and educational uses. (2018)

Digital Theatre+ -- Educational Use Only permitted

Films on Demand/InfoBase – InfoBase is licensed solely to Licensee and Authorized Users for classroom teaching, research, presentations, and educational non-commercial multimedia projects for use in educational institutions, provided no admission or other fees are charged for public viewing. Authorized individuals can view titles from anywhere.

Kanopy – All Kanopy titles can be used as assignments and for in-classroom screenings. For titles with full PPR rights, you have the additional capability to host broader on-campus screenings for the general public, so long as the event is free of charge. The best way to know if a title has full PPR rights is to use the filter available in Kanopy’s search interface (last filter option on the left-hand menu within search results). (See: https://libraryhelp.kanopy.com/hc/en-us/articles/1500003981461-Does-Kanopy-support-Public-Performance-Rights- ) Authorized individuals can view titles from anywhere.

Swank – This platform requires payment for events beyond personal or classroom use. Amount of payment depends on anticipated attendance, and must be negotiated with Swank prior to the event. Authorized individuals can view titles from anywhere.