Copyright
Copyright protects the form in which literary, artistic, musical and dramatic works are expressed.
Library licensed materials
Electronic materials (e.g. journal articles, eBooks, etc.) available to students, instructors and staff through library databases and e-collections are under licensing terms which dictate if and how copies can be made and distributed. These licensing agreements are negotiated directly with publishers and vendors and include detail how these works can be shared (e.g. via persistent link, posting a PDF to D2L, etc.) It is important to review the licensing terms before sharing these works. Contact the Copyright Office opens a new window if you have questions related to licenses or need assistance with creating persistent links.
NOTE: Educational exceptions in the Canadian Copyright Act do not apply to library licensed materials. These materials must be used according to the contractual obligations agreed upon by the institution.
Library Reserve
More information on reserve policies and deadlines can be found at teaching support reserves opens a new window.
NOTE: Please inform the Copyright Office if you are relying on eBooks that are currently available through the library. The Copyright Office will review the licensing to determine how many students can simultaneously access the material. Additional licensing will be requested - if available.