CONSULS
CCSU Burritt LibraryECSU Smith LibrarySCSU Buley LibraryWCSU Haas and Young LibrariesState of Connecticut Library

Unsupervised Copiers

A library and its employees are not liable for copyright infringement with respect to copying performed on unsupervised copiers if a notice (see Note) is posted with each copier indicating that copies may be subject to copyright law and that the individual making the copy is responsible for following copyright law.

According to subsection (f), nothing in Section 108

  • shall be construed to impose liability for copyright infringement upon a library or its employees for the unsupervised use of reproducing equipment located on its premises: provided that such equipment displays a notice that the making of a copy may be subject to the copyright law;
  • excuses a person who uses such reproducing equipment from liability for copyright infringement for any such act, or for any later use of such copy, if it exceeds fair use as provided by Section 107.

Note: To be protected, post the following notice with each photocopier available to the public.

NOTICE: WARNING CONCERNING COPYRIGHT RESTRICTIONS. The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. The person using this equipment is liable for any copyright infringement.

 


Legal Disclaimer: This site is not intended to provide legal advice. If you are uncertain as to your rights and responsibilities, you are encouraged to seek an attorney’s advice.
 

CONSULS - The Connecticut State University Library System.