As an academic institution, we recognize the intellectual property of fellow colleagues and scholars for the value that it carries.
Far too often it occurs that the work of an individual is reproduced without proper consent. This is not only illegal and a violation
of copyright law, it contradicts the fundamental mission of academic learning, which professes respect for ideas and the medium
in which these ideas are expressed. Therefore, UCSB Custom Publishing obtains permission for all material that is reproduced.
In adhering to copyright laws, we ensure that all of the materials that we sell are sold legally, and that the writers of the material receive acknowledgment for their contributions.

Copyright laws exist to encourage and protect the creation of all forms of intellectual property, including books, articles,
and poetry. Simply stated, copyright laws promote the concept of giving credit where credit is due.

Copyright laws ensure that fair returns are made to the copyright owners - either the publishers or the authors, or both.
Unlawful reproduction of copyrighted material infringes on the rights of the creators of the material and hinders the future production of intellectual materials.

Q. As a faculty member, can I make and distribute copies of works with copyright if I am only using them
for educational purposes (i.e., distributing them free of charge to my students)?

A. Not necessarily. The "fair use" doctrine allows limited copying of materials for classroom use under the conditions
of brevity, spontaneity, and the cumulative effect:
> Brevity relates to the length of the work in question. For example, a professor may make copies of a complete poem if
less than 250 words or an excerpt of a longer poem, not more than 250 words. A professor may copy an article, story, or
essay of less than 2,500 words or an excerpt from any prose work of not more than 1,000 words or 10% or the work,
whichever is less. A professor may make limited copies of one chart, graph, diagram, drawing, cartoon, or picture per
book or per periodical issue.
> Spontaneity means that the copying occurs at the instance and inspiration of the professor. The decision and inspiration
to use the material occurs so close to the time the material is needed as a teaching tool that it becomes unreasonable to
expect a timely permission response. An example of a spontaneity is a case in which a professor reads an article from
the Los Angeles Times that would help illustrate a point to be made in his/her next lecture. Spontaneity does not occur
when a professor decides three weeks in advance to copy an article from Fortune Magazine.
> The cumulative effect of copying involves several issues: the number of copies cannot exceed the number of students
enrolled in the course; neither more than one short poem, article, story, essay, or two excerpts may be copied from the
same author, nor more than three from the same collective work or periodical volume during one class term. Specifically,
there cannot be more than nine instances of multiple copying for one course during one class term.

Q. How do I find out if a work is copyrighted?

A. Most published works contain a copyright notice, either on the title page or the acknowledgments page. If you have a
photocopy of the work, you should go to the original source for the copyright citation. Note: the copyright citation may
not accurately indicate the copyright owner. For example, many authors do not own the copyrights to their own works.
A citation may indicate a particular publisher, but the rights may have reverted to a different publisher. The best method
for determining copyright ownership involves contacting the publisher of the material you wish to use. When in doubt,
always seek permission.

Q. What is copyright compliance?
A. The first step involves requesting permission from the copyright owner(s). Copyright owners require complete
bibliographic information, as well as the number of students in the class in order to grant or deny permission. Once the
copyright owners decide, they will mail or fax contracts stipulating the terms of the agreement. The agreement is for
one term only (not ensuing terms) and is limited to the number of copies requested. The agreement will also stipulate
a royalty that must be paid to the copyright owner(s). Note: Verbal permission is not a legal means of compliance, a
hard copy is required (i.e. a contract or a letter from the copyright owner(s).

Q. How long does it take to get permission?
A. That depends on the copyright owner. Some publishers take several weeks to return a permission. The Copyright
Clearance Center (CCC) handles several publishing companies and can often turn around permissions in 48 hours.
However, this turnaround is not guaranteed during peak times such as the beginning of a new quarter. Many publishers
are not affiliated with CCC and must be contacted individually. A general rule of thumb is to allow at least four weeks
for the permissions process.

Q. I don't have time to deal with this process; what are my options?
A. Contact Custom Publishing at the UCSB Bookstore. Custom Publishing will pursue all copyright permission,
discuss royalty prices, and print the materials to your specifications. The students may then purchase the course
packs with their textbooks.
> Turn in your packet request before or with your text adoption request.
> If your packet involves copyrights, allow ample time to pursue permissions. The earlier you request
permission, the more time you have to make substitutions should your request be denied.

Q. What information should I provide to the Custom Publishing Department?
A. Submit the following information:
> Author's, editor's, and/or translator's full names.
> Title, edition and volume number of book or journal.
> Copyright date.
> ISBN for books, ISSN for magazines and journals.
> Exact page numbers for text and figures and illustrations. (Many publishers charge royalties on a per page basis).
> If you are requesting a chapter or more, exact chapters and exact page numbers are needed.
> Number of copies to be made (the cap of your anticipated enrollment is needed because some publishers charge
on a per copy basis rather than grant blanket agreements).
> The course name and number.
> Quarter and year to be used.
> Instructor's full name, office address, and campus phone number.