• 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 

• 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

• if it illustrates or accompanies the text
• if not separately published
• if separately published but not available in a 'reasonable time' (28 days)

• If the work can be purchased separately in a reasonable time (28 days).

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)

• 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

• 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.

• If terms and conditions on the website specifically prohibits copying, then email the webmaster to request written permission. (DE&T letter template)  

Music

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)

AMCOS publisher request for schools  

Note that Music licences are being extended to include a digital component - to commence in 2003.

Music

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  )

Can only use as the the licence agreement with the software publisher states.

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  

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

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

• SOFWeb - Copyright  has links to the topics listed below
• Copyright for Schools   -a detailed handbook for the school sector
• Copyright - Electronic Use Chart  
• Copyright - Hard copy Use Chart  
• DEET Computer Software Policy
• Copyright Amendment (Digital Agenda) Act 2000  
• The Internet Compliance Kit - Using the Internet Legally  
• A Guide to use of Internet Materials by Educational Institutions  
• Copyright Notices - Requirements for Educational Institutions  
• Getting Permission - letter template  
• Guidelines on managing DEET's Copyright and Trademark Usage  
• Screenrights - copying from tv and radio - a summary of provisions