Q. Can a video from NUS Libraries Media Collection be screened in class for a module?

Offline Screening

Under the Copyright Act, students and staff of NUS are allowed to screen the video from NUS Libraries media collection in class as part of a lecture or assignment as long as:-

• The showing of the work is undertaken by a teaching staff or student in the course of activities of NUS for the purpose of instruction.
• The audience must be limited to the teaching staff and students of the institution and others who are directly connected to the activities of the institution.

If you wish to book the Central Library Seminar Room for DVD screening (50 pax capacity), kindly email loans@nus.edu.sg.

The desktop in Seminar Room is equipped with built-in DVD and player software.

Canvas

Note: The above applies to offline screening of videos. For videos to be streamed from Canvas, permission from the copyright owner is required or, if available, a hyperlink to a version free from copyright restrictions will be provided. For more information, please contact the NUS Libraries Canvas Course Readings Team (clbfrm05@nus.edu.sg).

Zoom 

Lecturers can screen-share the films during class using Zoom under the following conditions:

1. Disable all download and recording functions during the film screening.
2. Screen the film via Zoom during the screening time slot, ONLY for registered students in the module. 
3. Remind students that no recording of the film is allowed for copyright reasons.  

The content in these FAQs is meant for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for legal counsel and does not constitute legal advice.