Sometimes a license can be sought directly from the copyright holder through copyright clearance/permission. While film and television distributors use a variety of hosting systems and platforms to stream their content, please realize that some distributors do not offer their content to these platforms or on platforms libraries can license. Please see the links for more information on this issue.ĭepending on how you answer these questions, you might need to make adjustments to how you wish to share content to your class.Īll streaming videos in TCC Library's media collection are purchased or licensed content, limited to current authorized TCC students, faculty, and staff. Are you violating a license agreement in order to share your content? Instead of using a streaming platform where you have agreed to licensing terms, you might try showing the DVD version instead and sharing your screen from that version.You may end up having to advise your students to rent the work from the streaming platform or create subscription accounts. While some platforms offer free trials, this may not be an option for every student because they may have used up their trial already or may not have a credit card to create an account.

In order to show the content, are you circumventing digital locks in violation of the DMCA? Many streaming platforms will not function if you try to share your screen without circumvention.

Will the showing be limited to only your students enrolled in the class? This is recommended.

Is the session live/synchronous? Similar to a face-to-face showing? This is recommended.

Are you planning to record your Zoom session? If so, recording might be making a full copy of the show or film you intend to show, which is not recommended.

Does your use fall under fair use or the TEACH Act? This is recommended.

The typical classroom exemption does not apply in this situation. depends! Like all things with copyright, whether or not it is a violation depends on how you use it.

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