Yep, you are right. Fair Use plays an important role in copyright. But, you still need to know the rules and the restrictions.
Read more here:
Fair Use University of Texas
US Copyright Office Fair Use
Copyright & Public Domain Chart from Cornell
Copyright & Fair Use Stanford University Libraries
Fair Use & Copyright Center for Social Media / American University
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Listen, this is important
You cannot simply take information and use it any way you wish. Most times, there are restrictions and contracts with rules of use and limitations.
Our downloadable audiobooks provides information on rights listing what the user can and cannot do with this material.
Our library, along with many other Maine libraries, purchases a subscription to the Maine InfoNet downloadable audiobooks through Overdrive. You can learn more about our free audiobooks here.
When the library subscribes to content, whether print, audio, or digital, we agree to certain use restrictions. If you are ever in doubt and have any questions about whether or not you are using information in a legal and ethical manner, just contact us.
As one example, you'll see the following information below each audiobook when you get ready to download:
This is not merely a suggestion. It is a requirement and we have agreed to it. As users of our library, you must comply in order to use these resources legally and ethically.
Remember, it isn't just audio downloads. Copyright and other restrictions set by vendors, publishers, and copyright holders apply to journals, books, online art, and pretty much anything that was not created by you. When in doubt, ask. There are always exceptions (e.g., most government sites let you use their content copyright free, Creative Commons license & material, and anything where the owner has posted their permission for it to be used).
If you really need to use information a certain way, you can contact the copyright holder to request permission. Not sure how? Contact us.
Stated very simply, if it is not yours, don't take it without first investigating the right way to use the content.
Our downloadable audiobooks provides information on rights listing what the user can and cannot do with this material.
Our library, along with many other Maine libraries, purchases a subscription to the Maine InfoNet downloadable audiobooks through Overdrive. You can learn more about our free audiobooks here.
When the library subscribes to content, whether print, audio, or digital, we agree to certain use restrictions. If you are ever in doubt and have any questions about whether or not you are using information in a legal and ethical manner, just contact us.
As one example, you'll see the following information below each audiobook when you get ready to download:
| OverDrive WMA Audiobook | |
| Burn to CD: | Permitted |
| Transfer to device: | Permitted |
| Transfer to Apple® device: | Permitted |
| Public performance: | Not permitted |
| File-sharing: | Not permitted |
| Peer-to-peer usage: | Not permitted |
| All copies of this title, including those transferred to portable devices and other media, must be deleted/destroyed at the end of the lending period. | |
Remember, it isn't just audio downloads. Copyright and other restrictions set by vendors, publishers, and copyright holders apply to journals, books, online art, and pretty much anything that was not created by you. When in doubt, ask. There are always exceptions (e.g., most government sites let you use their content copyright free, Creative Commons license & material, and anything where the owner has posted their permission for it to be used).
If you really need to use information a certain way, you can contact the copyright holder to request permission. Not sure how? Contact us.
Stated very simply, if it is not yours, don't take it without first investigating the right way to use the content.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
We Love Robert Frost!
Bangor Daily News Story about Frost Fest!
Thanks to everyone who participated, volunteered, and worked to make Frost Fest a success.
Thanks to everyone who participated, volunteered, and worked to make Frost Fest a success.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Thanks!
Special thanks to the NMCC student who made me aware of a rogue library page with incorrect library hours. We thought we had fixed that page a long time ago. Yet, it still lingered somewhere. Feedback from students like this is so very helpful and we really, really, appreciate it.
IT jumped in and saved the day. The page should be permanently gone and the correct info is available on the library page link under hours.
Need to learn more about the library? Visit our page.
Speaking of hours, the library will be open the last three Saturdays of the semester from 12-4.
The library and media center will be open on April 24th, May 1st, and May 8th from 12-4.
As you know, we needed to cut weekend hours in response to a critical budget reduction last year. We are reviewing the need for weekend hours and hope to restore them in the future. Everything does hinge on the budget and the economic outlook for higher education in our state. We know this has been frustrating at times for students and we appreciate your patience and understanding. These are trying financial times in our world economy and we all need to make difficult choices.
Even when the library is closed, you have access to many online resources from our library web page.
Check out our IM reference, downloadable audiobooks, Facebook, Twitter, and library blog.
We also have databases, Noodlebib, and an online catalog where you can search our materials and make your own inter-library loan requests. If you accessing databases and Noodlbib from home, you will need user name/passwords or the barcode from your student ID. If you need help or information, contact us.
We appreciate feedback, comments, and corrections. Anytime you notice a problem with the library pages, please feel free to let us know. If you want to talk about any library issue, we welcome your input. It's your library. You should feel really comfortable here and it's our job to make sure you do.
If you have any issue, please stop by my office or email or call (Gail Roy, Assistant Dean of Learning Resources). If you prefer, use IM or try out our new text reference service. While we are sometimes limited by the size of our budget and staff, we try to offer new services and materials to meet student needs. Every now and then we even manage to exceed needs and that is always the true goal.
Hope everyone has a wonderful break!
IT jumped in and saved the day. The page should be permanently gone and the correct info is available on the library page link under hours.
Need to learn more about the library? Visit our page.
Speaking of hours, the library will be open the last three Saturdays of the semester from 12-4.
The library and media center will be open on April 24th, May 1st, and May 8th from 12-4.
As you know, we needed to cut weekend hours in response to a critical budget reduction last year. We are reviewing the need for weekend hours and hope to restore them in the future. Everything does hinge on the budget and the economic outlook for higher education in our state. We know this has been frustrating at times for students and we appreciate your patience and understanding. These are trying financial times in our world economy and we all need to make difficult choices.
Even when the library is closed, you have access to many online resources from our library web page.
Check out our IM reference, downloadable audiobooks, Facebook, Twitter, and library blog.
We also have databases, Noodlebib, and an online catalog where you can search our materials and make your own inter-library loan requests. If you accessing databases and Noodlbib from home, you will need user name/passwords or the barcode from your student ID. If you need help or information, contact us.
We appreciate feedback, comments, and corrections. Anytime you notice a problem with the library pages, please feel free to let us know. If you want to talk about any library issue, we welcome your input. It's your library. You should feel really comfortable here and it's our job to make sure you do.
If you have any issue, please stop by my office or email or call (Gail Roy, Assistant Dean of Learning Resources). If you prefer, use IM or try out our new text reference service. While we are sometimes limited by the size of our budget and staff, we try to offer new services and materials to meet student needs. Every now and then we even manage to exceed needs and that is always the true goal.
Hope everyone has a wonderful break!
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Government Spending Information
Transparency and Accountability in Government
Here are two sites that may be useful if you are working on a paper and looking at Maine spending or government spending.
MaineOpenGov.org
Description from their site
"Welcome to MaineOpenGov.org - giving Mainers a clear look into how Maine government spends their hard-earned tax dollars, down to the agency, person and penny. MaineOpenGov.org is sponsored by The Maine Heritage Policy Center, a non-partisan and non-profit think tank located in Portland, Maine."
"MaineOpenGov.org gives Maine taxpayers an unbiased look at raw spending data, provided directly by official government sources. It is designed to be a tool used by Mainers to research, analyze, compare and share government spending data."
USA Spending.Gov
From their site,
Where Americans Can See Where Their Money Goes
"Have you ever wanted to find more information on government spending? Have you ever wondered where Federal contracting dollars and grant awards go? Or perhaps you would just like to know, as a citizen, what the Government is really doing with your money."
Monday, March 22, 2010
Break Week
Break week is coming!!
Why not download some free audiobooks to listen to over break. Visit the library webpage and click on the audiobooks link.
You can download on campus or from home. Take some time to try it and contact the library if you have questions or need help.
Read the quick start guide for an overview.
Why not download some free audiobooks to listen to over break. Visit the library webpage and click on the audiobooks link.
You can download on campus or from home. Take some time to try it and contact the library if you have questions or need help.
Read the quick start guide for an overview.
FrostFest, FrostFest, FrostFest
NMCC campus will be celebrating Robert Frost's birthday this Friday, March 26th from 12-2 in the Edmunds Conference Center on campus. Lots of activites planned. Come and show your love of poetry and join in the celebration.
Frost Fest 2010!
Read the press release here.
Stop by and view works of art based on a Frost poem.
Read some of his poems online here.
Frost Fest 2010!
Read the press release here.
Stop by and view works of art based on a Frost poem.
Read some of his poems online here.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
APA Style
Nursing papers are due soon and everyone on campus has APA questions this week.
One of the new items in APA style is the digital object identifier (DOI).
From DOI.org: "The Digital Object Identifier (DOI®) System is for identifying content objects in the digital environment. DOI® names are assigned to any entity for use on digital networks. They are used to provide current information, including where they (or information about them) can be found on the Internet. Information about a digital object may change over time, including where to find it, but its DOI name will not change.
The DOI System provides a framework for persistent identification, managing intellectual content, managing metadata, linking customers with content suppliers, facilitating electronic commerce, and enabling automated management of media. DOI names can be used for any form of management of any data, whether commercial or non-commercial. "
Digital object identifer definition.
The APA blog has a good explanation and some helpful tips on how to locate the DOI.
Crossref
Free DOI Lookup
DOI Primer on APA Blog
DOI URL FLowchart
What is a DOI video
Have questions? Need help? Come and talk with a librarian.
One of the new items in APA style is the digital object identifier (DOI).
From DOI.org: "The Digital Object Identifier (DOI®) System is for identifying content objects in the digital environment. DOI® names are assigned to any entity for use on digital networks. They are used to provide current information, including where they (or information about them) can be found on the Internet. Information about a digital object may change over time, including where to find it, but its DOI name will not change.
The DOI System provides a framework for persistent identification, managing intellectual content, managing metadata, linking customers with content suppliers, facilitating electronic commerce, and enabling automated management of media. DOI names can be used for any form of management of any data, whether commercial or non-commercial. "
Digital object identifer definition.
The APA blog has a good explanation and some helpful tips on how to locate the DOI.
Crossref
Free DOI Lookup
DOI Primer on APA Blog
DOI URL FLowchart
What is a DOI video
Have questions? Need help? Come and talk with a librarian.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Poet Laureate Kay Ryan
Poet Laureate Kay Ryan to Hold Videoconference With Community College Students on April 1
Kay Ryan speaks about community colleges
Poetry for the Mind's Joy
From the Library of Congress site:
"U.S. Poet Laureate Kay Ryan will anchor a one-hour videoconference from the Library of Congress on April 1 to highlight Community College Poetry Day across the country.
The videoconference and the day-long campus poetry festivities are part of Ryan’s "Poetry for the Mind’s Joy" project, sponsored by the Library in collaboration with the Community College Humanities Association (CCHA). Individual campuses are planning poetry readings, discussions, slams and other activities."
Kay Ryan speaks about community colleges
Poetry for the Mind's Joy
From the Library of Congress site:
"U.S. Poet Laureate Kay Ryan will anchor a one-hour videoconference from the Library of Congress on April 1 to highlight Community College Poetry Day across the country.
The videoconference and the day-long campus poetry festivities are part of Ryan’s "Poetry for the Mind’s Joy" project, sponsored by the Library in collaboration with the Community College Humanities Association (CCHA). Individual campuses are planning poetry readings, discussions, slams and other activities."
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Career How To Guides
From Wall Street Journal
Career How to Guides
How to Stand Out From the Competition
How to Identify Industries That Are Hiring
How to Make the Most of a Furlough
How to Fine-Tune Your Résumé
How to Write a Résumé
How to Protect Your Privacy When Job Hunting
How to Write a Cover Letter
How to Avoid a Layoff
How to Find a Career Coach
How to Find Companies With Flexible Work Arrangements
How to Prepare for a Job Interview
How to Say Thanks After an Interview
How to Discuss Career Setbacks in an Interview
How to Negotiate Salary
How to Get a Raise
How to Ace a Performance Review
How to Change Careers
How to Work From Home
How to Become Your Own Boss
How to Recover From a Bad Performance Review
How to Deal With a Bully of a Boss
How to Handle Office Politics
How to Quit a Job
How to Search for a Job Online
How to Work a Career Fair
How to Network Your Way to a Job
Career How to Guides
How to Stand Out From the Competition
How to Identify Industries That Are Hiring
How to Make the Most of a Furlough
How to Fine-Tune Your Résumé
How to Write a Résumé
How to Protect Your Privacy When Job Hunting
How to Write a Cover Letter
How to Avoid a Layoff
How to Find a Career Coach
How to Find Companies With Flexible Work Arrangements
How to Prepare for a Job Interview
How to Say Thanks After an Interview
How to Discuss Career Setbacks in an Interview
How to Negotiate Salary
How to Get a Raise
How to Ace a Performance Review
How to Change Careers
How to Work From Home
How to Become Your Own Boss
How to Recover From a Bad Performance Review
How to Deal With a Bully of a Boss
How to Handle Office Politics
How to Quit a Job
How to Search for a Job Online
How to Work a Career Fair
How to Network Your Way to a Job
Thursday, March 4, 2010
NMCC Job Fair March 11th
Get ready for the largest job fair in the County!
The public is invited to the NMCC Job Fair to be held on March 11th from 9 am - 1 pm in the gymnasium on campus.
This is the 13th annual NMCC Job Fair and there will be 45 businesses participating.
Everyone is encouraged to stop by and visit the booths. If you are looking for a job, this is a wonderful way to meet prospective employers and drop off your resume. Even if you aren't looking for a job, it will be fun to attend and visit the booths.
The public is invited to the NMCC Job Fair to be held on March 11th from 9 am - 1 pm in the gymnasium on campus.
This is the 13th annual NMCC Job Fair and there will be 45 businesses participating.
Everyone is encouraged to stop by and visit the booths. If you are looking for a job, this is a wonderful way to meet prospective employers and drop off your resume. Even if you aren't looking for a job, it will be fun to attend and visit the booths.
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