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Copyright Guide: Where to Start

Questions?

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  • Copyright and fair dealing
  • E-resource license terms

 bookstore@mta.ca

  • Setting up course packs 
  • Getting permissions    

This guide is to assist users in making decisions about copyright; it is not meant to be legal advice

Not Sure Where to Start with Copyright?


Course & Class Materials - Using copyrighted material in your classes, such as:

  • Class handouts and course packs
  • Print and online course reserves
  • Instructional slides, screening films, and playing music in the classroom

Fair Dealing - See what the Fair Dealing exception in copyright means and how it applies 


Tools & Resources - Find fair dealing decision tools, tutorials, public domain flowcharts


Copyright Basics - Looking for basic information on what 'copyright' means


Getting Permissions - What to do if your usage doesn't meet the criteria for the Fair Dealing exception


Alternatives to Copyright - Confused about or looking for alternatives to copyrighted materials and the variety of other licencing terms


See also Sources of Public Domain, Open Access, Creative Commons Content