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Intro to Copyright Law

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Five Step Analysis for Using Copyright-Protected Materials
Opening Up Copyright Instructional Modules
The Quad – Copyright Posts
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The Copyright Office is a source of information and guidance for the University of Alberta community on issues related to copyright.

 

Latest News

  • Reminder: Copyright Review of Course Materials for Winter 2025

    October 24, 2024

    Instructors are reminded that they should confirm whether their course materials for this upcoming term will require copyright review....

  • Assigning Licensed Library Resources as Course Materials

    October 8, 2024

    Instructors are strongly encouraged, after having selected the materials they would like to distribute to their students as readings for a course, to explore whether some or all of those materials are available as licensed resources through the University Library....

  • Opening Up Copyright: K-12 Context

    August 13, 2024

    Do you have questions about navigating copyright issues in the K-12 context? There are two Opening Up Copyright instructional modules that can help you with information on topics such as the use of copyright-protected materials in schools and copyright rules related to student theatrical and musical performances.

  • Canada's Copyright Act at 100

    August 13, 2024

    In light of the centennial of Canada's Copyright Act, the University of Alberta Library News asked Adrian Sheppard, Director of the Copyright Office, to share his reflections and thoughts....

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