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Frequently Asked Questions: Fair Dealing (Canada)
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02. What rights does a copyright owner have?
05. How does copyright work differently in Canada and the United States?
07. What is fair dealing and how does it relate to copyright?
08. Does fair dealing cover teaching?
10. What are the laws and rules relating to using copyright at Waterloo?
15. Do I need to keep records for the copyrighted materials I use? How long should I keep these records?
16. Are there special rules for scanning copyrighted materials?
17. How can I tell if the materials I find online are legal copies?
19. May I scan a print journal article or a book chapter into a PDF and post the file on a learning management system such as LEARN?
21. May I post copies of copyright-protected works to a learning management system such as LEARN or email copies to students enrolled in my courses?
24. What are the copyright implications for sharing material on Perusall?
26. May I post presentation slides that include images, figures, tables, and/or diagrams from third-party sources on a learning management system such as LEARN?
28. May I make copies of copyright-protected works to hand out to students in class? May I include copies of another person’s images and materials in my PowerPoint presentations?
29. Is there any difference between posting something on my own website versus posting something on one of Waterloo's learning management systems (such as LEARN)?
30. I’ve come across a recent journal article that I want to give out to my students. May I photocopy it and hand it out to them?
33. Are students permitted to include copyright-protected materials in their assignments and presentations?
35. Is it acceptable to use images or other material from the Internet for educational purposes?
38. Is Course Reserves permitted to scan articles or chapters and put them on electronic reserve for students in my course?
39. Are there any restrictions on posting an instructor’s notes on Course Reserve?
43. Do I need to obtain permission to use copyright material in my course packs?
44. Do I need to obtain permission if I want copyright-protected material printed on campus?
45. If I have permission to put something on one of Waterloo's learning management systems (such as LEARN), does this mean I may also include it in my courseware?