This guide compliments the Library's Copyright & Fair Dealing web page by providing some specific use of copyrighted material examples, organized by material type, as well as links to sites and resources on Canadian copyright issues in general.
Canada Copyright Act has educational use exceptions that you should be aware about in Canada Copyright Act s.29.4 pertaining to reproduction for instruction and reproduction for examinations.
Copying materials for your classes are allowed when:
When you see Trent University licensed material through Omni, email copyright@trentu.ca to get clarification on terms of use allowed under the specific license. Often times, persistent links to full-text resources can be included in your teaching materials. You can also have TULA create a Reading List.
Note: The information provided in this guide is for informational purposes, and is not intended as legal advice.