Music and sound recordings
A single copy of music recordings may be made for the purpose of constructing aural examinations or exercises; otherwise the same restrictions that are on non-music recordings apply. Non-musical sound recordings, cassettes, or disks may not be copied unless replacement recordings from a commercial source cannot be purchased at a fair price. Recording brief excerpts is fair use.
Off-Air videotaping guidelines (applicable to non-profit education institutions only)
Films and videocassettes
Classroom Showing - Classroom use or possession of a film or video does not confer the right to show the work. The circumstances in which a film or video may be "performed" is specified by the copyright owner at the time of rental or purchase. Use of this media is allowed in an educational institution as long as certain conditions are met:
The relationship between the film or video and the course must be specific. They may not be used solely for recreation, whatever the work's intellectual content.
Copying videotapes without the copyright owner’s permission is illegal.
Q--May I purchase or rent a film from the local video store and use it in my class?
Items from a video store are labeled "Home Use Only", indicating a licensing agreement with the copyright holder. Nevertheless, use of such items is considered "fair use" in a face-to-face teaching situation. Rentals may not be placed on reserve.
Q--Can an auditorium or other large space be used to show a video labeled "Home Use Only" to a class?
Yes, so long as the performance is not open to the public and it is for an instructional purpose within the structure of the course. Entertainment use is prohibited.
Q--If my department already owns a video tape, and it has been used in the classroom, can I have it shown on the campus video network?
Not unless explicit permission for closed-circuit distribution has been obtained.
Q--I don't have time to preview this video right now, and it's due to be returned to the vendor. Can Audiovisual Services copy it for me?
No; preview videos may not be copied. But in an emergency, the vendor can be asked to grant an extended preview period.
Q--Can a video tape be made of a film that is out of print and deteriorating rapidly?
Although the film is out of print, permission of the copyright owner is nonetheless required.
Q--Are there different standards for fair use of videos or video clips I found online?
Yes; for further information on fair use of online video, see: "Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Online Video"