Maag Library will follow the guidelines below for the library use of publications that are identified as “textbooks”; books that have a published purpose that is directed to supplement learning in an educational program. Please note that while other “trade” books, such as works of fiction and non-fiction” and readings from scholarly journals, periodicals or other serial publications may be assigned as required readings in a course and may, in fact be sold by campus bookstores as required readings for a given course, their publication and associated sales are not driven solely for the support of course-based learning and are thus not considered textbooks by Maag Library. “Trade” books and periodicals therefore will follow the traditional academic guidelines for fair use of copyrighted materials. Maag guidelines for fair use of textbooks are:

Maag Library will NOT place on reserve physical copies of textbooks that are identifiable as “complementary” copies. We will place on reserve copies of textbooks that are the purchased property of faculty. However, in all cases, we strongly recommend the library purchase of copies of needed textbooks for course reserve use.

Maag Library will NOT place on reserve photocopies from textbooks that are not owned by the library. Upon faculty request, the library will acquire copies of textbooks and make a standard fair use copy (or copies).

Maag Library will NOT scan anything from a textbook for use electronically.

Please note: Maag Library WILL do any of the above with written permission from the publisher. While we may assist faculty in requesting permission, it must be noted that requesting permission and receiving a response from the publisher can be a lengthy process.