UDST is committed to providing high-quality courses; this extends to using credible, relevant materials in the correct manner. Do not post materials to D2L or use them for your teaching unless they comply with copyright. Contact a librarian if you have questions around any materials.
Can I share articles with my students or upload them to D2L?
When sharing licensed content found via the UDST Library with students, provide durable links instead of uploading files. Sharing durable links helps ensure license compliance and the collection of usage data. If you wish to include PDFs of readings, it is necessary to review the licensing restrictions.
What about an excerpt from a book or ebook?
Our licensing agreements vary from publisher to publisher. Generally, sharing up to one chapter or 10% of an item, whichever is less, for educational purposes, is considered Fair Use. Anything above that amount, whether found via the Library or elsewhere, should not be used as instructional material unless in coordination with the bookstore; they will be able to procure e-books or physical copies of the materials you require for yourself and your students.
What about books, articles and items found elsewhere?
One may safely share up to one chapter or 10% of an item, whichever is less, for educational purposes. If your item is open access or in the public domain, provide students with a link to it, or upload it as a whole or the parts relevant to the course. Linking to the content via the Library's website is preferable.
