Non-Performance Related Exceptions A single copy of an entire performable unit may be made for an instructor for research or other academic purposes, provided that: 1. It has been verified, via a written statement from the copyright owner that the work is out of print. The statement should be secured by the instructor and retained by the Library or the College; or 2. The unit is otherwise unavailable except as part of a larger work. A single copy of a performance of copyrighted work by students may be recorded for purposes of evaluation or rehearsal. The copy may be retained by the instructor or the College. A single copy may be made and retained of an original sound recording of a musical work provided that: 1. The original recording was legally purchased or procured by the instructor or the College; 2. The recording is utilized solely for purposes of aural instructional exercises or examinations. Multiple copies may be made of excerpts from copyrighted musical works, provided that the material A public performance license is generally required in order to perform or display copyrighted material, including music, movies and streaming content, at or in connection with student activities or College- sponsored events. Material that is sold or rented for private or home use only (generally, most DVDs, CDs and streaming content available for rent or purchase through retail or online outlets) cannot be displayed in connection with an event or for public viewing, regardless of whether a fee is charged for attendance. A showing will be considered public if either of the following is true: (1) the material will be shown to people other than members of the owner/renter’s family or a small group of friends; (2) the material will be shown in a place that is open to people other than members of the owner/renter’s family or a small group of friends, e.g., classrooms, meeting rooms, lobby, lounges or auditoriums etc. For student-funded events, the Director of Student Engagement should be informed three (3) weeks in advance of the proposed performance or display, and will be responsible for applying for the necessary permission. Requests for permission should specify the performance and its nature, date, time, place and duration. Proof of permission or a copy of the applicable public performance license will be maintained in Student Engagement Office. For College-sponsored or funded activities, the senior administrator for the campus or department sponsoring the activity should be informed three (3) weeks in advance of any proposed performance or display and will be responsible for applying for the necessary permission. Requests for permission should specify the performance and its nature, date, time, place and duration. Proof of permission or a copy of the applicable public performance license will be maintained in the office of the senior administrator for the campus or department sponsoring the event. copied constitutes a non-performable unit. S TUDENT A CTIVITIES /C OLLEGE E VENTS
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