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Copyright information

The information contained within this document is intended as a general guideline and an interpretation of current copyright issues. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as legal advice. The guide is aimed at staff and students at York St. John, and provides:

  • a brief overview of copyright law in the UK
  • details about copying for your own private research and study
  • details about copying for teaching purposes
  • a guide to copyright and intellectual property rights (IPR) and academic publications
  • A guide to copyright, the Internet and Moodle
  1. What is copyright and how is it governed in UK law?
  2. The CLA Higher Education Licence
  3. Who owns copyright and what is protected?
  4. How long does copyright protection last?
  5. Copying for private research and study
  6. Copying for educational use
  7. Moodle and copyright
  8. Other licences held by the University
  9. Using images and maps
  10. Theses and other unpublished materials
  11. Films, sound recordings and off air broadcasts
  12. Frequently asked questions
  13. Further Reading
  14. University Copyright Policypdf file icon
  15. Students' Guide to Copyright

Please also see the Information Learning Services Copyright Policypdf file icon.

©2011 Jane Secker, adapted for use at York St. John University