A Guide to Copyright @ Western

Users and creators of copyrighted works are required to understand their rights and responsibilities under the Copyright Act. The following links provide detailed information on the use of copyrighted works, the rights of creators of copyrighted works, and information specific to the use of copyrighted material at the University of Western Ontario.

Users' Rights

Updated guides to Copyright are in preparation. They will be available here soon.

Authors' Rights

Copyright and Authors Rights provides links for creators of copyrighted works that address copyright management and author rights, especially in the context of publishing journal articles. It also includes information about retaining copyright in works created through employment.

Copying on Campus

Copying on Campus provides information about photocopying and using photocopied materials in the classroom.