The links below provide you with general information about the Canadian Copyright Act and how it affects your work within the University. In addition to this FAQ, and for more detailed information on specific topics, please see the links along the top navigation bar.
- Basics
General copyright information, including what it covers, how long it lasts, how you get permission to use someone’s copyrighted material and how it works internationally. - Campus Classroom (updated February 4, 2013)
How you and your students can use other people’s copyright material in your presentations and in class. - Digital Classroom (updated January 21, 2013)
What you can and can’t post on your website and UBC’s learning management systems and how to avoid copyright infringements in your online classroom. - Library Interlibrary Loan & E-Resources
What you should know about copyright if you want to photocopy something or get an article through Interlibrary Loan. - Course Packs
How copyright works when you’re putting together printed courseware. - Contacts & Resources
Who is available to help you with copyright issues at UBC and other useful resources.
