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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.
  • Webinars
Featured
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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
  • FAQs

Is fair dealing the same thing as fair use?

People often think that Australia has fair use but we don't – we have fair dealing.
  • Other Resources

Smartcopying

A guide to copyright issues for Australian schools and TAFE.
  • Other Resources
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Creative Commons

Licences and tools for legally share copyright material.
  • Quick Info

Copying of Audio Visual Items Standardised Library Machine Notices
  • Other Resources
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Creative Commons Australia

The Australian chapter of Creative Commons.
  • Other Resources

NSLA's guidance on reasonably diligent searches for orphan works

Guidance from National and State Libraries Australia on the identification and use of orphan works.
  • Quick Info
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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.
  • Presentations

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

Copyright information on the Department of Communications and the Arts website

The Department is responsible for managing the Copyright Act and the copyright regulations, as well as copyright policy and international copyright issues. They provide information about copyright on their website.
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