Copyright
All members of the University are bound to abide by the law of the land and copyright is no exception. It is a quite a complex area of law and it applies to the vast majority of materials used and created by members of the University, staff and students alike. The aims of the following guide are to be an introduction to the areas of copyright that have most impact on the University and to help you avoid copyright infringement. However, they should not be taken as legal advice.
For enquiries and specialist advice contact your Liaison Librarian.
Copyright basics, fair dealing and educational exceptions
Copyright is one of a group of rights, granted by law, known collectively as intellectual property rights. Just like any other form of property, copyright has a value and so should be treated with care.
Download more detailed information on copyright. 
Copyright licences
Licensing schemes exist enabling us to make use of copyright works we, as a University, own or have access to.
- Download a brief guide to our licences.
- Download more information on the Newspaper Licensing Agency licence.
- Download more information on the CLA licence.
- Download more information on the ERA licence.
