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Copyright
Summary of this module
In this module you have learnt about copyright so that you know your responsibilities.
You have learnt:
- what copyright is
- what copyright protects
- what portion of a book schools and students may copy without copyright permission
- that a 'substantial portion' is an instantly recognisable portion of a work requiring copyright permission if the portion is not used for study or review purposes.
Key information
Copyright
- Copyright is the exclusive right to authorise copying and communication of a creator's work.
- Individuals have the right to make money from the sale of copies of their work.
- Copyright also protects creative works from being used without the copyright owner's agreement.
The Copyright Act
- The Copyright Act 1968 legally grants and regulates the exclusive right of authors and creators in Australia to control the use of their work and their means to earn a living from their work.
- Copyright applies to literary, musical, dramatic and artistic works found in a wide range of media, including material found on the internet and on CDROMs.
The Educational Statutory Licence
- This licence allows students to copy parts of a book or journal for study or research reasons without seeking copyright permission.
- Books: Up to 10% of the book or one chapter
- Anthologies: One whole item [up to 15 pages]
- Journals: One article
- See Copyright Agency Limited's info sheet: Guidelines for Schools, TAFEs and Independent Educational Institutions
- Copyright Agency Limited
Key issues
Copyright is a form of respect for intellectual property for these three reasons:
- Copyright protection promotes creative communities and rich cultures.
- Copyright protection promotes freedom of speech and expression.
- Copyright protection is morally right. It is right to acknowledge people's intellectual property and wrong to steal it.
Tips and hints
- Know the requirements of copyright.
- Check the copyright details of any material you wish to use.
- Remember that copyright works in the same way in a digital environment as it does with books.
- Be aware that a 'substantial' portion of a work is one that is instantly recognisable, no matter how small, and will require copyright permission.
See this module's resource page for additional help.
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