What is a Coursepack?
A coursepack is a curated collection of readings compiled for a specific class. AUS Library offers an electronic coursepack service to help faculty make course readings available on iLearn.
Why Use a Coursepack?
- Ensures all materials are obtained legally and in compliance with copyright
- Saves students time by consolidating readings in one place
- Students enrolled in the class are automatically charged the e-coursepack fee by the Finance Department
- Supports consistent access to course materials throughout the semester
What You May Post Yourself, and When to Contact the Library
Faculty may post readings to iLearn within the copying limits of our ERRA license, which allow limited reproduction of copyrighted works for educational use.
When posting materials under these limits:
- A copyright notice page with full source attribution must be included
- There is no need to contact the Library Copyright Team for additional permission
For more information about the ERRA license and what it allows, see What You Can Copy Under the ERRA License.
If your coursepack includes materials beyond the ERRA limits, or if you are unsure whether specific readings qualify, please contact the Copyright Team at copyright@aus.edu. We will review permission and arrange rights clearance if needed.
Harvard Business Case Studies & Teaching Materials
Harvard Business Publishing (HBP) has a large catalog of case studies, simulations, and other teaching materials.
- Faculty can make an educator account to view instructor-only versions and select appropriate materials for their courses.
- Students will have access to the materials via iLearn.
- Some items (such as simulations and online tutorials) require students to create their own HBP accounts to participate..
- Contact copyright@aus.edu to request specific materials for your class.
- Costs: Most cases cost between 15-30 AED per student. Professors must inform students that they will be charged for this material on their University bill.