Copyright, Fair Use and File Sharing
Among the stated objectives of Alvernia University is the preparation of its students for social responsibility and moral integrity. One area in which society has been challenging these values is that of file sharing on the Internet.
Recent developments regarding the issue of file sharing on the Internet, including lawsuits directed toward college students by the Recording Industry Association of America, are forcing college administrations to take a more active role.
This includes educating the college community on the legal issues involved, controlling the opportunities for copyright violation (including illegal file sharing), and responding to discipline individuals discovered to be in violation of the law.
To this end, Alvernia University has set up this Web site to publicize its policies and provide informational and educational links to other Web sites of value.
Alvernia University Policies
Copyright Policy
Copyright
Primers
U.S. Copyright Office
Copyright
Crash Course (prepared by the University of Texas)
Other Links
Why You Shouldn’t Do
It (prepared by Musicunited.org)
Copyright Law for Student
Press (prepared by the Student Press Law Center)
Checklist for Fair
Use
Copyright.com (to
acquire rights to photocopy copyrighted materials)
Copyright Complaints
Any alleged copyright infringements at Alvernia University can be reported to the college's designated agent.