Copyright Policy

The Copyright Act 1968 grants exclusive rights to copyright owners to use copyrighted material, including the right to reproduce or copy, publish, perform, communicate, translate, or adapt material without express permission of the copyright holder. It is essential to the University’s continued success and functionality that every individual involved in the use of copyrighted material in connection with the University complies with copyright law, and that the University as an institution can demonstrate the highest level of compliance within this framework. Therefore, faculty members are to be mindful of US copyright laws including use of information available on the Internet are to be used in accordance with these laws.

Faculty members are reminded that it is unlawful and unethical to copy textbooks, journal articles or other materials to give out to students without express consent. Faculty members who wish to provide such materials to students need to check with the University librarian who will assist with seeking the required permissions. Strict adherence from every individual associated with the University is expected.