The Clearview Library Board does not sanction illegal use or duplication of copyrighted materials in any form. Library district employees shall neither duplicate nor use copyrighted materials in violation of the exclusive rights of the copyright holder. Furthermore, illegal copies of copyrighted materials shall not be made or used on library equipment.
Copyrighted materials may only be used or duplicated when the use or duplication constitutes a “fair use” of materials, as defined by law, or with prior permission of the copyright holder by letter license or in extreme circumstances, by telephone. Details about “fair use” are included in U.S. Code: Libraries, Copyright and Fair Use. These guidelines will be made available to all library staff.
Patrons who willfully disregard the library’s copyright position do so at their own risk and assume all liability.
A condensed version of this policy will be posted by the copy machine.