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NOT ALLOWED |
| Print Materials (includes literary and dramatic works)
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In print materials
Can copy :
10% or 1 chapter (if it is a book), whichever is greater. More than this if not available in a reasonable time
all of a periodical article (more than one article if on the same topic)
a section of an anthology if no more than 15 pages
Unavailable/Out of print materials. can copy 100% if not available within 28 days.
can copy a textbook which is unavailable for 6 months . If you need it faster contact the publisher or CAL 
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Print Materials
(includes literary and dramatic works)
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more than 10% or 1 chapter of an item
more than one article from the same periodical (unless on the same subject)
a section of an anthology more than 15 pages
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Artwork, chart or diagram
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Can copy:
if it illustrates or accompanies the text
if not separately published
if separately published but not available in a 'reasonable time' (28 days)
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Chart or diagram
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If the work can be purchased separately in a reasonable time (28 days).
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Internet Websites and original electronic works
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Words on a website.
Can copy
10% of words if a literary work or one periodical article
Ask permission from the webmaster if you wish to use more than 10%..Keep a hard copy of this agreement and give it to the library.
You can download all of a website if:
It is not published or available in any other way.
It is not available in a reasonable time (28 days)
A couple of enquiries are sufficient.
Can reproduce these materials via Intranet or Extranet.
Can hyperlink to website(s)
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Internet Websites.
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Words on a website.
AVOID contracts/agreements with the website publisher (through registration or ticking a box)
BECAUSE
If terms and conditions on the website specifically prohibits copying then you are bound by that contract and are outside of the schools' CAL licence  .
You should email the webmaster to request written permission. (DE&T letter template) 
If the information comes from a subscription (like an online journal) you need to check your subscription contract.
There is no provision for copying from digital anthologies
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| Internet images |
Artistic works.
All artistic works can be copied (so long as printed directly or kept in electronic form)
Use free images only OR obtain written permission from site owner and give Librarian a print copy of permission.
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Internet images |
If terms and conditions on the website specifically prohibits copying, then email the webmaster to request written permission. (DE&T letter template)
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| Audio files
Music
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 Students can use audio in film created as part of their research or study
Staff may copy audio and make compilations for a "school event" (concert of speech day) or use in connection with a course of study.
For printed music use the 10% (of number of bars) rule unless not available in a reasonable time as for literary works
AMCOS LICENCE
Where teachers want to copy print music beyond 10% they may do so on behalf of students under the AMCOS licence with the following limits (note that the school or staff member must own the original to be copied)
Type of work |
No.copies per original
(Secondary School) |
Choral Sheet |
5 |
Separately published musical work |
15 |
Collection of musical works |
15 (limit to 3 songs per collection) |
Transcription of musical works |
15 |
Transposition of musical works |
15 |
Orchestral band set |
30 additional instrument parts |
AMCOS publisher request for schools
Note that Music licences are being extended to include a digital component - to commence in 2003. |
Audio files
Music
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Students can not show films made with copied audio at public screenings without copyright permission.
Copies of audio made by staff must be "marked" with required information (see Music copyright for schools )
Cannot use copied audio recordings as part of a web page unless permission is obtained .
Copying MP3 files from the internet
Recording/distributing performances of staff/students requires their prior approval.
AMCOS LICENCE
Cannot digitally store print music under AMCOS licence , only applies to photocopying/overhead transparencies.
Digital versions of print music are not covered by the AMCOS licence, can only copy 10%.
Copies and original must be "marked" with required information (see Music copyright for schools )
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Commercial Software.
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Can copy commercial software to keep a master copy.
Can only use as the the licence agreement with the software publisher states. |
Commercial Software; Audio video files.
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Making multiple copies of commercial CD ROMS, Videos, Audio cassettes or Computer software. |
Screen rights: Videotaping off air
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You can copy anything off air, that is, Pay TV, radio, free to air TV (so long as it is for educational purposes). Can do this even if it is commercially available.You can make multiple copies of these
These need to be labeled with date and source.
(See the library for requirements)
can make a compilation from various free to air sources
can communicate these materials online, e-mail, satellite transmission or video reticulation
Can stream audio & video.
Screenrights - copying from tv and radio - a summary of provisions |
Screen rights:
Commercial Videos.
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Commercial videos.
Cannot be copied unless no longer commercially available and you are replacing a copy the school held in its collection which was lost/damaged (see library re declaration requirements for doing this)
Hired Videos
loans in teacher's own name may be bound by a contract, best loaned in the school's name.
Copies cannot be lent to anyone who is not a student or teacher at the school.
This agreement does not cover copying webcast material.
Screenrights licence copies are owned by the school. Students can copy for themselves. Teachers cannot copy for them
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Student work.
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May only be copied with the student's written permission. Students own the copyright to the materials they produce. |
Student photos.
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NO Photographs of students are allowed without the express permission of the student and a parent. |
Need to know more?
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON COPYRIGHT
Australian Copyright Council - information sheets, training and a free advice service
Australian Copyright Council - information sheet on Copying CDs, tapes and records Includes mp3 information.
Screenrights - the Audio Visual Copyright Society
CAL - Copyright Agency Limited
Guidelines for schools, TAFE's and independent educational institutions
APRA/AMCOS
Schools and Education
Music Copyright for Schools
Department of Education and Training Sites
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