Copyright for lecturers
Copyright is often seen as something tricky that can hold you back and restrict your teaching. That doesn’t have to be the case – we’re here to help you deliver the content you need, in the way that you need it.
Do you need a scanned copy of a specific chapter or article for any of your Moodle units? Our digitisation service is here to help you, just fill in the form and we’ll do the rest.
Can I use it?
Can I use it?
If you’re unsure how you may use a piece of someone else’s work in your teaching, this decision-making tool simplifies everything for you. This interactive resource can be used to check the options for using various media in a range of scenarios.I have a non-teaching question, can you help me?
Copyright essentials for teaching
Copyright essentials for teaching
This course introduces you step-by-step to the basics of copyright including using other people’s work, getting permission, and how you can safely include literary works, images, and video in your teaching whilst adhering to copyright law.Copyright FAQs
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Who will own the copyright in any works that I produce as a member of staff?
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I’ve had a journal article accepted by a publisher. They want me to choose a copyright licence but I’m not sure which of the options to pick. Can you help?
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Is it ok for someone to copy chapters or all of a book and put them on Moodle (or a blog)?
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What does fair dealing mean when you're copying for teaching?
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Can you tell me more about the copyright exception for education and how it can be used in my teaching?
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Which licence do I need to show a film at Manchester Metropolitan University?