Please find below a selection of Frequently Asked Questions to help you understand your responsibilities under copyright law.

General Questions

Q1   How much may I photocopy from books and journals?
Q2   When else can I copy materials?
Q3   How long does material stay in copyright?
Q4   If the work is out of copyright, may I then copy it freely?
Q5   I own this book/journal so why cant I copy as much as I want?
Q6   May I scan this article to include in a website?
Q7   May I copy this article into a CD-ROM?
Q8   What may I do with a webpage without seeking permission?
Q9   May I include this link in my webpage?
Q10 Can I download or print articles from electronic journals?
Q11 How do I get permission to copy material?

 Questions Applicable to Students

Q1  May I reproduce this material for my thesis/dissertation/project/essay?

Questions Applicable to Staff

Q1   I wrote this paper/chapter/book so why cant I photocopy as much as I want of it?
Q2   Can I copy this for my research?
Q3   Do I need permission to show a copyright image by making a 35mm or OHP slide for a one off lecture?
Q4   Do I need permission to show a copyright image using an epidiascope or similar device?
Q5   May I print out a web page and duplicate it for my students?
Q6   May I make multiple photocopies to hand out in class, either piecemeal or as a pack of course readings?
Q7   May I copy for Distance Learners?
Q8   What are the rules on copying for Visually Impaired students?
Q9   I wrote this article, so can I put a photocopy of it in the library's Short Loan Collection?
Q10 May I reproduce this material in an exam question I am setting?
Q11 May I make copies to hand out to people other than students and fellow-staff?