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Copyright Procedures
Procedures Number: 510
Procedures Effective Date: November 23, 2022
Approval Body: Board of Governors
Sponsor: President
Procedures
- Information regarding the use of copyrighted materials for education purposes is available in the Copyright Guide webpage located on the Library website.
- It is the responsibility of each individual to be familiar with the College Copyright Policy, Copyright Act and Fair Dealing Guidelines. Employees and students are responsible for consulting the Copyright Guide prior to copying, using, distributing and posting copyrighted materials in face-to-face or online courses.
- Questions regarding the Copyright Guide should be directed to the Copyright Coordinator or another librarian.
- Questions regarding the respectful use and protection of Indigenous knowledge should be directed to the Copyright Coordinator and the Dean or designate, Indigenous Initiatives.
- College and departmental copyright workshops and individual consultations are offered by the Copyright Coordinator on a continual basis.
- When the Copyright Act, Fair Dealing Guidelines and/or licensing agreements do not allow for the instructional use of copyrighted materials, employees should contact the Copyright Coordinator to initiate a copyright permission request with the copyright owner or copyright cooperative.
- Records for all copyright clearances, permissions and licenses are retained by the Copyright Coordinator.
See related policy 510