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Photocopying and Guidelines for Classroom Copying

SCS faculty may use photocopying machines on the sixth and seventh floors of Wieboldt Hall in Chicago, 405 Church Street in Evanston, or the 16th floor of the LOOP. Faculty must observe the "fair use" guidelines printed below when making copies of copyrighted material.

Appropriate codes must be entered to access the copier. These codes are available at each SCS office near the copier.

If a request exceeds 25 pages per student, the job should be duplicated by the University bookstores (Chicago Campus: (312) 503-8486, Evanston Campus: (847) 491-3990). The University bookstores will make arrangements to secure copyrights and to print and sell the course packets. See the bookstores and textbook ordering page.

Copying Guidelines

SCS recommends that faculty members adhere closely to the following guidelines. Some materials may be duplicated for classroom use or discussion without prior permission of the copyright holder under certain conditions designed to reflect common educational needs. For example:

  1. One copy of a book chapter, article, short story or the like may be reprinted for the faculty member's use.

  2. One copy per student from a copyrighted work may be reproduced if it meets with the tests of:
    • Brevity: In the guidelines, word counts are given for different kinds of copyrighted works.
    • Spontaneity: The faculty member may make such copies if there is insufficient time for him or her to contact the copyright holder for permission under the circumstances.
    • Cumulative Effect: Except for those items of "news", the guidelines limit the number of times these copies can be made during a class term.

  3. Consumable materials such as test sheets, answer booklets, and workbooks may not be copied.

  4. Copying is not permitted to create anthologies or similar collections of materials from a variety of copyrighted works.

If the copy in question does not meet these tests, the instructor must obtain permission from the copyright holder. The University bookstores will assist in this process.


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