Obtaining Permissions
Permission for use needs to be obtained if the copyright protected material is not covered under:
Course Pack Permissions
MTA Bookstore staff will complete the permission seeking steps
Email bookstore@mta.ca the applicable citation details:
- book/journal title
- web address
- author name(s)
- article/chapter title
- ISBN/ISSN
- page range
- total number of pages in the source
- any other relevant details
These details will help staff confirm permission more efficiently
Other Permissions
- Identify the owner
- Identify the rights needed
- Contact the owner and negotiate whether payment is required
- Get your permission agreement in writing
Written permission must be obtained from the copyright holder prior to using the material, including making copies; keep permissions on file
Permissions take time to obtain and may include a fee. MtA Libraries subscribe to a huge array of licenced electronic resources that may available without seeking permissions. Email nbsam@mta.ca to can check e-resource licence details
Some other resources may be possible to be used without permissions:
- Governmental Works
- Many Government of Canada works can be used for non-commercial purposes without permission. Provinces differ in their permissions, usage must be confirmed. United States government and governmental agencies documents are placed in the public domain and are free to be used
- Creative Commons Materials
- Creative Commons materials can be licenced in a variety of ways , often without requiring permission. Confirm licences are appropriate for your intended usage
- Open Access Materials
- Scholarly works available through open access sources, either journals or repositories, are free from copyright restrictions
See Alternatives to Copyright for more details and options for locating resources
