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>From: "Leslie Graul" <[log in to unmask]>
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>To: "Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum"
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>Subject: Re: #7600 circulating software?
>Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2004 12:07:51 -0400
>Priority: normal
>I hope that everyone replies on-list, since this is
something that we all need to consider...
When you say "Language learning software", do you mean the
software that accompanies the text you adopted, or other
software? For adopted materials, the publisher will
respond to a request to loan or copy the software, put it
onto a server, etc. We follow the permissions outlined
by each publisher.
One is prohibited from unauthorized copying, hiring,
lending, public performance and broadcasting of LINC
software. That is self-explanatory. But
many of the other items we've purchased, such as Learn
Language Now! or PDQ Arabic, seem to be licensed to a single
computer or to a single user. Some agreements specify
that the software may only be used on one computer
at a time. I'm not sure whether one has the right to
loan these programs, and would like to see a discussion of
the meaning of the agreements.
At present, we don't loan any foreign language
software that we may want to have available in our
center, since we've lost parts or all of borrowed
language-learning sets created in earlier
formats. Going after faculty, staff and students to
return borrowed items can be time consuming
and unproductive; moreover, it creates ill will. Has
this been a successful venture for other institutions?
Leslie Graul
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> >Subject: circulating software?
> >Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2004 10:26:12 -0400
>
> For years we have barcoded not only the texts and videos
> in our LLRC, but also the language learning software. The
> software is allowed to be signed out by students and
> faculty, just as our text collection may be signed out.
> However, in this age of copyright confusion, I am
> beginning to wonder if allowing students to sign out
> software puts us somewhere outside of the legalities of
> fair use. What policies do the rest of you follow on
> software circulation? (Please reply off-list!) Thanks.
>
> Regards,
> Sue
>
> Susan Breeyear
> Assistant Director, IT
> Instructional Technology Center
> St. Michael's College
> Box C, One Winooski Park
> Colchester, VT 05439
>
> 802 654-2821
Leslie B. Graul
Director of Instructional Media Services
Thiel College
724-589-2853
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