PUBLIC PERFORMANCE:

to perform a film and video open to the public or at any place where a substantial number of people outside of a normal circle of a family and its social acquaintances are gathered. This includes a classroom, auditorium, or library.

FACE TO FACE TEACHING EXEMPTION: (INCLUDES VIDEO RENTALS)

applies ONLY if ALL of the following five conditions are met.

1. The video is shown by an instructor or a pupil.
2. The showing takes place in a non-profit educational institution.
3. The showing is part of a regular instructional activity and is limited to when an instructor and pupils are in a face to face situation.
4. The showing takes place in a classroom or similar place devoted to instruction.
5. The showing is of a lawfully made copy.

IF YOU TAPE OFF-AIR, PLEASE REMEMBER

FAIR USE allows educators to do off-air taping under these conditions:

1- The taped copy may be shown in the classroom not more than twice within 10 days of the taping.

2- The taped copy may be retained no longer than 45 days from the taping for review purposes.

3- After a total of 45 days, the tape must be erased.

IF THE LIBRARY TAPES OFF-AIR FOR CLASSROOM USE

We follow copyright law by taping only programs that have been copyright cleared by the producer for one year or longer. Cable in the Classroom magazine provides these program listings. The monthly Video Highlights list uses these listings. A copy of the magazine is available in the Library Media Center for you to use to find additional programs.