A professor wishes to use a textbook he considers to be too expensive. He makes copies of the book for the class. Is it fair use?
Answer
No. Although the use is educational, the professor is using the entire work, and by providing copies of the entire book to his students, he has affected the market. This conduct clearly interferes with the marketing monopoly of the copyright owner. The professor should place a copy on reserve or require the students to purchase the book.
