Copyright basics

Empowering yourself with copyright knowledge: Self-guided training resources

In today's digital age, where information and creative content are shared at an unprecedented speed, understanding copyright law is crucial for anyone who creates, shares, or utilizes copyrighted works. These self-guided training resources provide a comprehensive overview of copyright fundamentals, empowering you to navigate the complexities of copyright law.

Resources on copyright definitions and infringement 

Title 

Description 

Creator 

Format 

Copy (aka copyright) Tells the Story of His Life 

FixCopyright 

Video

Copyright basics for Higher Education

台湾六合彩开奖记录 Library, Open Research Team

Interactive webpage

What are Creative Commons Licenses? 

 

University of Guelph Library 

Video 

About the Creative Common Licenses 

Creative Commons 

Webpage 

Exceptions to copyright 

 

UK Government 

Webpage 

Fair dealing and exceptions 

 

IPO Education 

Video 

Copyright User video gallery 

 

Copyright User 

Videos 

Copyright, licensing and data protection help resources 

Naomi Korn Associates 

Mix of resources 

Copyright Aware 

 

BBC 

Webpage and Videos 

Duration 

UK Government 

Webpage 

Tracing rights holder 
  • If a publisher owns the copyright but is no longer in business, check the publication's serial number (found in the front or rear of the book) and consult the鈥�. 
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    • 鈥�- a database of known UK and US copyright holders. 

Various 

Webpage 

Open Source licenses

 grant permission for anybody to use, modify, and share licensed software for any purpose, subject to conditions preserving the provenance and openness of the software. The following licenses are sorted by the number of conditions, from most (GNU AGPLv3) to none (Unlicense).

GitHub

Webpage