Copyright: Frequently Asked Questions FAQs
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Copyright exists to protect the authors or publishers against unauthorised use or copying of their work . Almost all work, be it in print (e.g. a book) or electronic format (e.g. a website), is protected by copyright. Please see the Introduction to Copyright page for more information. | |
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Yes, handouts should be produced from printed materials only, unless electronic material allows use for handouts, within the normal limits of 5% or 1 chapter or article per course and only for as many students as are in the class. |
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Yes, as long as the Short Course is reported in the HESA returns for the university. Contact your Head of Department to confirm this. | |
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Yes, the CLA licence allows multiple paper photocopies of images from paper sources providing images are kept in the original page layout i.e. with any accompanying images or text and not changed in anyway. Please see Copyright: Images for more detailed advice. | |
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You need to fill out a form in order to purchase a sticker for each item you wish to copy. These are normally available at the Library Desk. Further information can be found on the CLA website. |
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It doesn’t, material can be photocopied or e-mailed to distance learners within the legal limits. | |
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Study packs must be copied from printed material found in the library and be within the normal photocopying limits. Further information can be found on the Study Packs page. | |
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Before using of electronic material check the publishers terms and conditions or seek permission, as some publishers do not allow use in study packs and bear in mind that it may not be economic to include electronic materials that a student can access themselves. Further information can be found on the Study Packs page. | |
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Published electronic material can only be used if the publishers terms and conditions explicitly state that it can or permission has been granted. It's much safer to link to any electronic resource that the university subscribes to through the library catalogue as some publishers require you to do this in a specific way or even to seek permission. | |
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It is currently not possible to put scanned published material on WebLearn as we do not have the appropriate licence. | |
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Do I have to ask permission to use more than 5%, one chapter, article etc.? |
Yes, if you wish to use more than the legal limit in a handout or study pack, you need to contact the publisher. |
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Yes, small amounts of text under the terms of fair dealing, however check the terms and conditions of any electronic material. Beware of using text that could be considered significant such as the ending of a book and always acknowledge the source. | |
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Copyright applies to all types of media, including films. As an educational establishment signed up to the ERA licence, we are allowed to show films or television programmes for teaching purposes or allow students to watch recorded films or television at home. Any use outside the terms of the ERA licence will require permission. | |
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Contact the Media Services Department, giving them as much notice and information (such as when the programme is on, which channel etc.) as possible. The ERA licence , which allows off-air recording, currently only allows the recording of certain, predominantly terrestrial, channels.
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Yes, but please check at the library desk as it may be necessary to sign a form to confirm that it is for private study or research only. | |
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Always check the terms and conditions of a website to check if you can and whether there are guidelines as to how this should be done. Also avoid linking to something several pages into a website as this could be construed as deep-linking and lead to loss of revenue through advertising on a home page. If you’re not sure, ask permission. | |
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You are free to use whatever and as much material as you like, although you should make sure that you acknowledge the source. However once an exam ceases to be a current exam, but is to be used for another purpose, e.g. inclusion on a database of past papers, it needs to be made copyright compliant. | |
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To include published material in a digital repository, copyright must belong to the author, if not the copyright agreement should allow such use or permission should be sought. Unpublished material could in some cases be included, but would have to be taken off if the material was formally published. | |
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All material on the internet is subject to copyright and not just content. Layout and design are also protected by copyright, although it may not be clearly indicated. Many official websites have terms and conditions of use, but ask permission if you are not certain. | |
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The Library does not have an article or chapter I need for my students, how do I obtain a copyright cleared copy? |
It is possible to obtain copyright-cleared photocopies of articles and chapters from the British Library, that can in most cases be photocopied by students or by staff for inclusion in study packs. These have to be kept in the library. |
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I have heard about a new type of licence for universities that allows scanning of material for WebLearn, will the university be getting it? |
The university is in the process of signing up to this licence, but has not done so yet. |
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Yes, there are limits to what can be photocopied and how many can be photocopied for handouts. Go to the Newspaper Licensing Agency website for more information. | |
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Yes, you cannot put video online without permission from the copyright owner. Even for video produced by students for their course, it would be necessary to get permission from both the student/s involved and university. | |
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A creative commons licence can be attached to material and published on the internet for non-commercial use. It is best to check the terms and conditions of the licence as they often specify what the material can be used for and sharing your own material. More information can be found at http://creativecommons.org/ | |
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Yes, contact the Disabilities and Dyslexia Service for more information. | |
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