EDC Copyright Workshops
The EDC will be hosting 2 copyright workshops for the winter term, for those instructors that may have missed this vital information earlier. The sessions will provide an overview of the university’s policies concerning copyright. Register now as they are approaching and will fill up quickly! If you would like to schedule a departmental session on copyright please contact the library.
Top 20 Guidelines About Copyright at Carleton University
This top 20 list is a summary of the most frequently asked questions and pertinent information available in the material listed below.
Assistance and Contact Information
General copyright questions can be sent to: copyright@carleton.ca
General copyright questions for the Library can be sent to: copyright-lib@carleton.ca
The following links will provide you with more detailed information on policies regarding the procedures necessary for providing copyrighted materials to your students for both required and supplementary reading:
Steps to Making Your Course Copyright Compliant
In order to make your course copyright compliant you must review the content you use for your course and the mode in which it is to be distributed to the students. Follow these workflow steps in order to find what material is and isn’t copy protected.
Copying Content from One WebCT Course to Another
The EDC will still be offering this essential service to faculty members with some minor changes to the procedure.
EDC “Teaching Tips” Handout on Copyright
Informative handout on the various copyright guidelines at Carleton University.
Coursepacks and Reserves
Coursepacks and Library course reserves are important tools for safely distributing copyrighted materials to students.
REMEMBER
The only time you can post a pdf to WebCT is if you are the current copyright holder or the material is in the public domain. See the Library’s information on Guidelines for Teaching Materials to help classify your material into what materials have copyright clearance and what need to obtain copyright clearance.