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Copyright at the U of C (2011)
Copyright protects the form in which literary, artistic, musical and dramatic works are expressed. In Canada, copyright exists once a work is expressed in fixed form. No special registration need take place to ensure copyright protection. Copyright usually resides with the creator of the work.
The University of Calgary encourages access to protected works while ensuring that the rights of creators are respected in accordance with the Canadian Copyright Act. This site provides information and guidance on copyright to the University of Calgary community. However, it is the responsibility of each individual to ensure compliance with copyright regulations.
Important Announcement July 6, 2011 - The University of Calgary has notified Access Copyright, the Copyright Collective, that as of September 1, 2011, the university will no longer operate under the Interim Tariff as presented by the Copyright Board in December 2010. This resulted in new policies and procedures for using copyright work on campus. Page down below the permitted uses chart for other useful tools to help you with the changes. Take a look at the left hand links also.
COPYRIGHT - SUMMARY CHART OF PERMITTED USES Print version
| CAN I? | From a required textbook | From a supplementary textbook | From a UofC licensed work | From a non UofC licensed work | From a web site |
| IN CLASS | |||||
| Project a copy | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Project an image or figure | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Project a video | N/A | N/A | MAYBE check with a librarian | MAYBE check with a librarian | YES |
| FOR AN EXAM/TEST | |||||
| Project images | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Post scanned material | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Handout photocopied material | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| COURSE MGMT SYSTEMS | |||||
| Post a persistent link | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Post a PDF | MAYBE check agreement with textbook company | MAYBE check agreement | MAYBE check agreement | NO - use link if possible or get permission ** | MAYBE - check terms of use on site or supply link |
| Post a figure or chart | MAYBE check agreement with textbook company | MAYBE - only a small amount not comercially available and properly cited | MAYBE - only a small amount not commercially available and properly cited | MAYBE - only a small amount not commercially available and properly cited* | MAYBE - only a small amount not commercially available and properly cited |
| COURSEPACKS | |||||
| Include scanned figures/charts | MAYBE - check agreement | N/A | MAYBE - only a small amount not commercially available and properly cited | MAYBE - only a small amount not commercially available and properly cited* | MAYBE - only a small amount not commercially available and properly cited |
| Include PDFs | N/A | N/A | MAYBE - check agreement | NO** | MAYBE - check terms of use on site or supply link |
* not unlicensed images available for sale or workbook pages to be used in teaching
** some material from interlibrary loan may be allowed - check with your librarian
Copyrights and Wrongs; Challenges and Changes at the University View a presentation by Wendy Stephens, Copyright Officer as detailed at the Teaching and Learning Centre workshop.
Copyright FAQ
Custom Materials Copyright Photocopy Log
Quick Facts on Library Reserve and Course Readings
Update on copyright procedures
Archived Information
July 6, 2011 - Letter from Vice-Provost, Libraries and Cultural Resources regarding copyright changes. (PDF)
March 31, 2011 - Second UPDATE from VP, Libraries & Cultural Resources, regarding procedures for use of copyright material.
March 16, 2011 - Important UPDATE on procedure changes for including readings in Course Packs and posting readings on Blackboard.
December 21, 2010 - Changes to the Access Copyright License and the Copyright legislation are being developed. A letter from the Provost dated December 13, 2010 and sent out December 21, 2010 explains the current situation at the University of Calgary.
Changes have been made to the federal government which allows one to copy most federal government documents for non-commercial use. Please see here.
For more information, please contact
Wendy Stephens
Copyright Officer
cpyright@ucalgary.ca Page last updated 20 September 2011