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Copyright for libraries and archives

The Australian Libraries Copyright Committee is the primary policy body for copyright issues affecting the library, archive and information sectors in Australia. We provide advocacy, government advice, training and resources.

Training

Find out about our face-to-face and online copyright training, free for most Australian librarians and archivists.
Resources

Free online resources about Australian copyright law for libraries and archives, from fact sheets to slides to publications.
Advocacy

Learn how we are fighting to make copyright work for libraries and archives.
News

Our latest news, including blog posts and media releases.
  • Events
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A promotional image for a webinar with details of the event and a hand drawn cartoon image featuring a box with a triangular hole in it and a label that reads 'reality'. In front of the box is a cylinder with a copyright logo on it. To the left is two characters looking at the copyright cylinder and the triangular hole that represents the reality of dealing with copyright. One has their hands thrown up in the air in exclamation while the other holds a saw with the intention of changing the shape of the copyright cylinder to better fit the triangular hole in the reality box.

ALCC Library and Archive Copyright Briefing – Access reforms: what do we know?

A free webinar focused on the proposed Copyright access reforms.

Event Date: 30 Nov 2020
  • Webinars
Featured
A promotional image for a webinar with details of the event and a hand drawn cartoon image featuring a box with a triangular hole in it and a label that reads 'reality'. In front of the box is a cylinder with a copyright logo on it. To the left is two characters looking at the copyright cylinder and the triangular hole that represents the reality of dealing with copyright. One has their hands thrown up in the air in exclamation while the other holds a saw with the intention of changing the shape of the copyright cylinder to better fit the triangular hole in the reality box.

ALCC Library and Archive Copyright Training – A short introduction to copyright

One of two webinars covering our usual Copyright Essentials training. This session will cover the foundations of copyright.

Event Date: 30 Nov 2020
  • Webinars
Featured
A promotional image for a webinar with details of the event and a hand drawn cartoon image featuring a box with a triangular hole in it and a label that reads 'reality'. In front of the box is a cylinder with a copyright logo on it. To the left is two characters looking at the copyright cylinder and the triangular hole that represents the reality of dealing with copyright. One has their hands thrown up in the air in exclamation while the other holds a saw with the intention of changing the shape of the copyright cylinder to better fit the triangular hole in the reality box.

ALCC Library and Archive Copyright Training – Using copyright: licensing and exceptions

One of two webinars covering our usual Copyright Essentials training. This session will cover copyright licences and exceptions.

Event Date: 07 Dec 2020
  • Submissions
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Joint submission to the Communications and the Arts Standing Committee inquiry into Australia’s creative and cultural industries and institutions

To address the short fallings of the Copyright Act for creators and cultural institutions highlighted by COVID-19 we call for the introduction of the copyright access legislation as a priority.
  • Publications

Making Content Accessible : A Guide to Navigating Australian Copyright Law for Disability Access

A guide to providing accessible materials under Australian copyright law.
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Copyright licensing

A licence is a permission to use material granted by the copyright owner and outlining specified terms.
  • Presentations

Powerpoint slides for inter-library loan and document supply
  • Other Resources

NSLA's guidance for public and private digitisation partnerships

Guidance from National and State Libraries Australia on digitisation arrangements with third-parties.
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Duration of copyright

The term of copyright is long, but it doesn't last forever.
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Ownership of copyright

It is important to know who is the owner of copyright.
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