Frequently Asked Questions: Public Domain

For example, music or podcasts. 

For example, lecture notes or readings. 

Questions related to the use of Course Reserves.

Also known as digital rights management or technological protection measures.

Questions about or related to the Fair Dealing exception in the Canadian Copyright Act.

Questions about or related to the fair use exception in the American Copyright Act. 

Questions about or related to the use of images.

Questions related to use of journal articles.

Questions related to the use of the LEARN learning management system.

Questions about learning management systems, sometimes referred to as content management systems (CMS). For example, LEARN, Perusall, Hive, etc.

Sometimes referred to as legality. 

Questions related to use of library licenced materials, such as electronic journal, book or database content.

Questions related to linking to material.

For example, Creative Commons licenses or the GNU General Public License. 

Questions related to the use of Perusall.

For example, Netflix, Disney+, AppleTV, etc.

Questions related to the use of course work created by students.

Questions related to use of videos or other audiovisual materials.

Questions related to the use of website content.