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Category Archives: Copyright
Copyright in the 2015 federal budget
On Tuesday, the Conservative government delivered the 2015 federal budget. The following two changes to copyright are hidden within the 500+ page document: (1) Introduce amendments to the Copyright Act that will allow Canada to join the Marrakesh Treaty. These … Continue reading
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Copyright: Fair Dealing is Sweet! February 24, 12:30 – 1:30pm
February 23-27 marks Fair Dealing Week in Canada. Whether fair dealing is a familiar concept or new to you, it’s certainly something to be celebrated… and we will on February 24th. The fair dealing provision in the Copyright Act allows … Continue reading
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New Internet Copyright Rules in 2015
Canadian copyright made popular news headlines this past week. On January 2nd, a new provision in the Copyright Modernization Act came into force that could affect Internet users in Canada. Often referred to as the notice-and-notice system, the new law … Continue reading
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Fall 2013 Report
The Fall term began with a rush that included welcoming new and returning students, offering workshops, and completing summer projects. Check out the highlights in Langara Library’s Fall 2013 Report. Other recent reports Summer 2013 Annual Report 2012/13 – Patricia … Continue reading
Just because photos are on the Internet
Just because photos are on the Internet and easy to download or use is not an excuse to infringe the photographer’s rights. Francis Vachon, a Canadian photographer outlines 10 bogus excuses that people use when they steal a photo from … Continue reading
Copyright Clinic for Instructors
Do you have questions about how recent changes to copyright may affect your digital or print course materials? Are you wondering if you need permission to share a work with your students? Visit one of the Drop-In Copyright Clinics scheduled … Continue reading
Langara Opts Out
As of September 1, 2013, Langara College is no longer operating under the Interim Post-Secondary Educational Institution Tariff with Access Copyright, the Canadian Copyright Licensing Agency. Termination of this agreement was precipitated by Access Copyright’s changing business model and the … Continue reading
Teaching & Learning Materials
Recently, the Copyright Modernization Act came into effect resulting in significant changes to the user rights available for educational purposes. All third-party print and digital teaching and learning materials, including handouts, D2L, and courseware content, must be re-evaluated to ensure … Continue reading
Copyright at Langara website now live
Langara’s three copyright policies were approved by Education Council last week and the Copyright at Langara website is now live. The procedural and operational aspects are posted in the Compliance section of the website. Visit Copyright at Langara for information … Continue reading
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April Copyright Clinics
Are you prepping your course work for the summer or fall? Do you have questions about how recent changes to copyright may affect your digital or print course materials? Are you wondering if you need permission to share a work … Continue reading
