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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.
  • Blog Posts
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Job Opportunity: Copyright Law and Policy Adviser

Come work for the ALCC.
  • Presentations
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Copyright and Remote Supply Webinar - video and slides

Missed out on our Copyright and Remote Supply Webinar? Watch the full video here.
  • Blog Posts
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Remote supply - information for libraries and archives during the COVID 19 shutdown

Answers when and how you can supply material remotely when your library is closed to the public.
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Loose puzzle pieces arranged to create a copyright symbol. The puzzle pieces are on a white background in landscape mode and with plenty of white space on the right side.

A short introduction to copyright

Copyright is about protecting creative works, but there is more to it than just that.
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Copyright The Card Game – Australian Edition

Get a copy of the Australian Edition of Copyright The Card Game.
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Sources of copyright law

Do you know what the four levels to the modern copyright system are?
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Duration of copyright

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

Understanding the history of copyright law can help you understand what copyright is. The modern copyright system is informed by copyright’s history.
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Material protected by copyright

Material must fall into one of the two categories of things to be protected by copyright: Works and subject-matter other than works.
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Creative Commons

Licences and tools for legally share copyright material.
Credits

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