Copyright Clearance & Permissions

So, I have some print material (other than a textbook or book) that I want to make available to my students? What do I do?

You have options.

Using these services will ensure that your students have the resources they need, while allowing you to comply with both the Copyright Act and the Queen's fair dealing policy.

Copyright & Teaching Resources

Getting copyright permission

How do I get permission to use a copyrighted work?

The Copyright Advisory Office is now providing a Copyright Clearance service where we will request and process permission for your classes. Use this service for any copyrighted material that you would like to digitize and post on your course webpage. 

Copyrighted Materials On the Internet

This page outlines your rights related to the copying of copyrighted works on the internet. It includes a list of options for the use of copyrighted works on learning management systems and course websites. If you want to use works outside of these options or you would like to book a consultation related to the content on your course website, please Ask Us.

Learning management systems & websites

If you have a course website or a course space in onQ or another Learning Managment System (LMS) you can post a work that:

Technology

We have a variety of technology available for your use as well as more information about how to connect to our services online. Please see the following pages for more details.