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Copyright Guide for Faculty

Understand the basics of Canadian copyright law and how to legally use copyrighted materials.

Introduction

The JIBC Library is here to provide support for our instructors and staff on copyright compliance, in following with the JIBC Copyright Compliance Policy (3108), the JIBC Copyright Compliance Procedure (3108-001), and the Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42). This guide is designed to aid our staff in proper presentation of educational material. It is not legal advice.

All JIBC faculty and staff must follow the JIBC Fair Dealing Policy when using third-party materials in course manuals, course packs, handouts, and posting to Blackboard courses. The JIBC Fair Dealing Policy is based upon the Colleges and Institutes Canada's (CICan) Fair Dealing Guidelines, published in 2012. Visit the Fair Dealing section of this guide for information as to what you can copy or post, or how to find alternative material.

Copyright Support

Orientations and Workshops

The library hosts regular Library and Copyright Orientations for new and returning faculty and staff. These sessions are mandatory per the JIBC Copyright Compliance Procedure (3108-001). Check the Workshops page for more information.

We also host a Copyright Mini-Series of workshops where you can learn more about a specific copyright topic in 30 minutes or less.

Consultations 

  • We will work with you on your copyright questions one-on-one.
  • Share your course lists, websites or other work you need guidance on.

Permission requests assistance

  • If you need to exceed the Copyright Fair Dealing Guidelines, please contact the Team Members who will request permission (on your behalf) from the copyright holder.

Course Readings (Ares)

  • We will assist you in adding your course material (articles, e-Books, book chapters, videos) to your BlackBoard courses (online or F2F)
  • Ensure all readings are copyright compliant.

Contact the Copyright Team

Please email all copyright inquires to copyright@jibc.ca. A member of our Copyright Team will answer you question.

Brianna Henshaw
bhenshaw@jibc.ca
Outreach and Copyright Librarian

Michael Caparas
mcaparas@jibc.ca
Library Technician

April Haddad
ahaddad@jibc.ca
Director, Library Services