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WHAT IS COPYRIGHT? |
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Copyright is a set of laws that restricts what we can do with
works that others have produced (for example: books, articles, music, films and material
on the internet). This limits what you can legally copy or download. |
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WHAT CAN I LEGALLY COPY? |
You may copy for your research and study:
- One chapter of a book, or 10% of the pages (10% of the words if the
work is in electronic form)
- One article from a journal or newspaper (more if the articles are
for the same assignment, or are on the
same subject matter in a special edition)
- 15 pages from an anthology (for example: a collection of short stories)
- All of an artistic work, for example: a diagram or photo (when not available for separate purchase)
- 10% of a sheet music piece or play
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COPYING FROM THE INTERNET |
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Just because
material on the internet is freely available, doesn't mean that you may simply
copy it. Use the same limits listed above. You can also check for
any copyright statement on the web site about using material. Some sites
allow more generous copying for research and study. |
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COPYING FROM LIBRARY DATABASES |
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Generally these databases
allow the copying limits listed above. (But always check the terms of the
database agreement as they are covered by individual licences.) |
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YOU MAY COPY MORE THAN THESE LIMITS IF: |
- You get written permission from the copyright owner (This could be the
writer, the publisher, the Web site owner or the producer of a film.)
- The copyright is owned by Victoria University
- The copyright has expired (Copyright protection generally lasts for 70
years after the death of the author or the date of the first
publication/performance, whichever is the latter.)
- A book is out of print and cannot be bought in a reasonable time.
(At the moment, this does not apply to DVDs and music - but contact the
Copyright Officer for advice.)
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STUDENT WORK |
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Any essay, painting or any original work you create is
automatically protected by copyright. Staff must get written permission from
you, if they want to copy or communicate it. |
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MUSIC and DVDs |
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Music and movies available for download from websites or through peer to peer or
file-sharing networks are often illegal and as such infringe copyright.
Using VU equipment to download, share or store music or movies/videos without
the permission of the copyright owner is a breach of VU's use of copyright
material policy. This includes the downloading of music and videos from
sites such as iTunes.
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SOFTWARE |
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As a general rule, copying software without permission from the
copyright owner is illegal and is not permitted on University grounds or
networks. |
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NEED HELP? |
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Ask a librarian or contact University's Copyright Officer on 9919 4480 or
antony.ley@vu.edu.au
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Disclaimer: This
information is provided for guidance only. For legal advice regarding
Copyright law, please contact the
Legal Services Department at VU. |
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