Copyright in teaching
The following resources provide staff with advice and requirements regarding copyright for readings and other types of materials delivered in the LMS.
The Copyright Act includes a number of provisions that allow copyright material to be used for teaching.
What is it?
Copyright compliance is the responsibility of the educators delivering a subject. Teaching staff need to ensure their subject delivery is meeting copyright obligations.
Staff resources
- Readings Online - Readings Online enables staff to add, organise and control their subject readings and ensures copyright compliance in their subjects.
- Copyright and the LMS - This guide outlines the steps that you can take to ensure that the materials being used in a subject complies with the University's copyright requirements
- Copyright and teaching
- Find open educational resources for your subject
- University Copyright Office - The University Copyright Office works with staff and students to maximise the permitted uses of copyright material for education and provides guidance on copyright and on how to achieve this.
Student resources
Staff support
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