Welcome to Copyright@Waterloo!
Copyright at Waterloo is the central hub for copyright information at the University of Waterloo. This site is updated and maintained by the Copyright Advisory Committee. We are committed to providing copyright-related support and guidance to faculty, staff, and students. If you have questions, please contact copyright@uwaterloo.ca.
For copyright guidance that pertains to you, please navigate to one of the following areas:
News
- Aug. 27, 2024Keep copyright in mind…everyday!
As a community of people learning, researching, teaching, and supporting day-to-day operations at the University of Waterloo we are all creators and users of content. That means keeping copyright in mind isn’t just for instructors - it matters in a variety of situations across the institution. You can always reach out to copyright@uwaterloo.ca for guidance. Sometimes it’s hard to know what your question would be, and that’s okay!
- Aug. 14, 2024Keep copyright in mind…when you select videos to show in class
There’s a film that you want to show your students – how do you go about doing this while respecting copyright?
It depends on the source of the video, and how you want to show it. The Copyright Decision Tool can help you work through this. Below are a couple of examples of ways to make lawful use of film in the classroom.
- Aug. 7, 2024Keep copyright in mind…when you create your slide deck or lecture materials
You’ve got a bunch of great visuals that will help your students understand the concepts in your course. How can you make sure you can use them, while respecting copyright?
