Notice Board

Will you be copying or distributing articles, chapters or other materials for courses you teach this semester?  As we start a new school year, just a reminder that before you reproduce, make available, or perform a copyrighted work for a class or other university-related activity, it is important to determine whether permission is needed from the copyright owner. 

Find out what copyright is, what it covers and what's required to be copyright-compliant by visiting the U of L Copyright website.  Some resources you may find useful:

• Copyright Permissions Flow Chart:  Outlines when permission is needed and where to find permission sources.
• Guidelines for Copying under Fair Dealing:  Summarizes what fair dealing is under the Canadian Copyright Act and kinds of copying that may be permissible without copyright owner permission or fee payment.  See also the FAQ on fair dealing.
• Readings in Moodle:  A set of FAQs explaining options for distributing copyrighted materials in Moodle.  See also the page on reusing Moodle content from a prior semester.
• Readings on E-Reserve:  Describes how to have your course readings placed on E-Reserve, as an alternative to Moodle.  Ask the Library to scan readings you need or send your selection of links or PDFs to the Library.  (Print Reserve remains an available option.)
• Articles in Library e-journals:  The Copyright Permissions Look-up tool helps you determine permitted uses such as whether you can download a PDF article into Moodle or share it with a colleague outside of the U of L.
• Chapters in Library e-books:  Find out how many users may access an e-book (or an individual chapter) simultaneously.
• Harvard Business Review (HBR) articles:   An FAQ on options for using “top 500” online HBR articles as assigned readings in your courses. 

The University Copyright Advisor office (copyright@uleth.ca or 403-332-4472) is here to assist you with your copyright concerns.  For help in assessing permissions for your course materials, feel free to:

• e-mail us your course readings list,
• e-mail us individual readings as you assign them throughout the semester, or
• if your course readings are in Moodle, provide me with temporary access as an "auditor" to enable compilation of a list for permissions assessment.

For each item or reading we will

• assess whether permission is needed,
• assess whether a pre-existing permission source is in place (such as library licensing or applicable statutory user’s right),
• when applicable, ensure the link to subscribed content is a “persistent link” allowing on- and off-campus access,
• recommend ways in which needed permission can be obtained, and
• provide you with a complete permissions assessment report.

Please contact us if you wish to book an appointment to discuss your needs in detail.  We also welcome requests for copyright presentations or workshops for a class, group or department wishing to explore specific copyright issues in-depth.

Rumi Graham
University Copyright Advisor
copyright@uleth.ca
403-332-4472