First: Technically when you stream a video a portion of the video is local, so it wouldn't necessarily be legal for the viewer either.
Second: Regardless of legality streaming copyrighted content without a license or payment is a morally grey area. And most AUP at universities specifically exclude use of the network to provide access to content if that content is not properly licensed. I always err on the side of caution with this sort of stuff. Licensing is tricky regardless of application. And yes i have absolutely faced these questions from both an IT Capacity and a librarian capacity. //Riley Sent from my Windows Phone -- Riley Childs Senior Charlotte United Christian Academy Library Services Administrator IT Services Administrator (704) 537-0331x101 (704) 497-2086 rileychilds.net @rowdychildren I use Lync (select External Contact on any XMPP chat client) ________________________________ From: Cornel Darden Jr.<mailto:[email protected]> Sent: 12/2/2014 10:00 PM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: [CODE4LIB] Streaming Copyrighted material Hello, Is streaming (viewing online) copyrighted material illegal for individuals. According to the copyright.gov website this seems to be completely legal for the viewer when there isn't a copy of the work on the viewers computer. It only mentions hosting streams as being a misdemeanor, even if there isn't any profit. This is becoming a huge issue as more content consumers become cord cutters. Has any librarians faced these questions? I am planning on implementing Kodi in my library, but will only make public domain material accessible. Kodi provides an excellent user interface for organizing and viewing public domain material. Thanks, Cornel Darden Jr. MSLIS Library Department Chair South Suburban College 7087052945 "Our Mission is to Serve our Students and the Community through lifelong learning." Sent from my iPhone
