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CCC (Copyright Clearance Center) and Technology from Sage have announced a strategic integration to streamline copyright compliance for higher education institutions. By embedding CCC’s licensing tools into Sage’s Talis library resource list management system, the collaboration enables seamless verification and acquisition of copyright permissions, enhancing efficiency for librarians and faculty.
The integration allows institutions subscribing to both Talis and CCC’s Annual Copyright License for Higher Education to verify license coverage or acquire permissions via CCC’s Pay-Per-Use services directly within the Talis platform. This reduces the complexity of managing copyrighted materials in course reading lists. “By embedding our licensing tools directly into Talis, we’re removing barriers, streamlining workflows, and giving librarians and faculty more time to focus on supporting student learning,” said Emily Sheahan, Vice President and Managing Director at CCC.
Talis integrates with any library system to streamline course resourcing, acquisitions, and compliance, connecting faculty and students to library holdings within course resource lists. The CCC integration, driven by demand from North American libraries using Talis CourseFlow, minimizes interfaces and manual steps. “This integration was requested by libraries using our Talis CourseFlow offering for North American institutions,” said Matt Hayes, Managing Director of Technology from Sage.
CCC, a pioneer in voluntary collective licensing since 1978, supports over 1,000 colleges and universities with its Annual Copyright License and Pay-Per-Use Permissions services. The integration with Talis, used globally by academic institutions, enhances access to copyrighted content while ensuring compliance, keeping libraries central to teaching and learning. This aligns with CCC’s mission to advance copyright and accelerate knowledge.
The partnership addresses a critical need in higher education, where compliance with copyright laws is essential to avoid legal risks, as seen in past litigation like Cambridge University Press v. Becker involving Georgia State University. By simplifying permissions, CCC and Sage empower institutions to focus on education rather than administrative burdens.
This collaboration between CCC and Technology from Sage marks a significant advancement in copyright management for higher education, offering a seamless, efficient solution that supports academic success while ensuring legal compliance.
A pioneer in voluntary collective licensing, CCC has been dedicated to advancing copyright, accelerating knowledge, and powering innovation since its inception in 1978. Today, CCC supports a thriving knowledge economy as a trusted intermediary, providing licensing solutions that make copyright work, including collective licensing solutions for the use of copyrighted materials with AI systems. CCC also offers a portfolio of innovative and complementary software solutions, as well as high-quality content, data, and information services.
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