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Changes to the Theses and Dissertations Guide

Changes to the Theses and Dissertations Guide
The Theses and Dissertations Guide has been updated to reflect changes to UBC’s policy on the inclusion of materials provided under fair dealing. [Read More]

New DVD digitization service to support online learning

New DVD digitization service to support online learning
In order to better support online learning, UBC Library is now offering a service to convert content on DVD to streaming video. This service is limited to course-required content for students to be viewed outside the classroom. Instructors can make requests via Library Online Course Reserves (LOCR). [Read More]

York University v. Canadian Copyright Licensing Agency (Access Copyright) Update

York University v. Canadian Copyright Licensing Agency (Access Copyright) Update
In 2013, Access Copyright commenced a legal case against York University in Federal Court seeking enforcement of an interim tariff approved by the Copyright Board.  York, which had refused an Access licence in 2011, claimed that the tariff was not mandatory and further stated that the application of its Fair Dealing Guidelines and practices protected it from any claim of infringement. [Read more]

Bill C-4 Receives Royal Assent

Bill C-4 Receives Royal Assent

On March 13, 2020 Bill C-4, An Act to implement the Agreement between Canada, the United States of America and the United Mexican States, received Royal Assent. This Bill includes amendments to the Copyright Act. [Read more]

Copyright Considerations for Transitioning your Courses Online

Copyright Considerations for Online Courses

There are a lot of pedagogical and technical issues that make the shift from in-person to online teaching challenging but copyright considerations do not change much and most of the things you are able to do in person, you are able to do online, especially when your online access is limited to students enrolled in your course. [Read more]