Learn about copyright and how it affects members of our academic community.
The information presented on these pages is intended as advice for staff and students of the University of Otago and is not a substitute for the advice of a qualified legal professional.
Familiarise yourself with the University's terms of use for this web site
Basic copyright principles
Find out about the basic principles behind copyright and how it works in the University of Otago context.
Learn the basic principles behind copyright
eReserve and what you can copy
You need to use eReserve if you are providing scans of books or links to electronic journals to students. eReserve is the University of Otago's means for providing course readings to students and works inside Blackboard and Moodle.
Get more information on eReserve and what you can copy for students
Fair dealing with copyright material
Fair dealing is a key concept in copyright law. It allows any person to use copyrighted material in certain ways where you would otherwise have to seek the permission of the copyright holder.
Learn more on fair dealing in copyright law
'Educational purposes' and copyright
Beyond copying that might be allowed as fair dealing, in New Zealand there are special provisions for educational copying.
Explore more on copying for educational purposes
Copyright licenses
Information about licensing agreements that grant the University the right to copy certain material beyond the allowances for copying for fair dealing or educational purposes.
Learn about copyright licenses at the Univeristy of Otago
Open Access
There is a growing movement within higher education to encourage the publication of data and content under more open alternatives to 'all rights reserved' copyright.
Your rights as a creator of material
Copyright applies to anything that is created in a fixed form and is a result of labour and skill. If you create anything in the course of your work (as almost all of us do), read about how copyright applies to that material.
Learn your rights for material you have created
Responsibilities when using other peoples copyright material
When we create things we frequently use material that was created by others. Read about what you can and can't do with such material.
More information on copyright when using other peoples material
Copyright and the web
The internet has changed the way we interact and share information and resources. Read about what you can and can't do with material you find on the web, who owns the material when you upload to Facebook or YouTube etc.
Learn more about the information you can use from the web
Copyright and publishing on the web
The Web means everyone has the potential to be a 'publisher.'
Find out what you need to know if you have a blog or a wiki
Copyright for students
Information on how copyright affects students, particularly those doing graduate research.
Find out what students need to know about copyright
Students posting course materials online
Students sometimes post course materials on websites like CourseHero or StuDocu.
Get advice if you find your course teaching material online
Copyright and lectures
What can you show or play to students in a lecture situation? Does this change when the lecture is recorded? Is there a form I fill out when my lecture is recorded?
Get more details on copyright and lectures
Seeking permission to use copyright material
You need to seek permission to use something for which someone else holds the copyright.
Find out how to get permission to use copyright material
Copyright policies and guidelines
Links to Otago policies on Intellectual Property Rights for staff and students and other relevant official documents.
Review the University of Otago copyright policies and guidelines
Contact
For further information, please contact:
The Manager
Copyright and Open Access
Email copyright@otago.ac.nz