LoyalistLibrary: Open Educational Resources: Copyright and Creative Commons

Overview of Creative Commons

"Creative Commons is a nonprofit organization that enables the sharing and use of creativity and knowledge through free legal tools. Creative Commons licenses are not an alternative to copyright. They work alongside copyright and enable you to modify your copyright terms to best suit your needs."

Source: Creative Commons. (n.d.) What we do. https://creativecommons.org/about

Source: What is creative commons? (2017, February 27). [Video]. Wikimedia Foundation. YouTube. https://youtu.be/dPZTh2NKTm4

Types of Creative Commons Licenses

Below are descriptions of the different licenses available under Creative Commons. For a detailed description of each, hover your mouse over the "i" icon, or click on the link.

Source: About the licenses (n.d.) Creative Commons. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/

CC0 Public Domain Dedication Attribution Works under this license can be copied, modified, distributed, and performed, even for commercial purposes, without permission. By using CC0, creators wave all copyright and related rights.
Attribution, CC BY Works under this license can be shared in any medium or format, or adapted, even for commercial purposes, provided that appropriate credit is given, along with a link to the license. Works may be modified, and any changes must be noted.
Attribution-ShareAlike, CC BY-SA Works under this license can be shared and adapted, even for commercial use, provided that appropriate credit is given, along with a link to the license. Works may be modified, and any changes must be noted. If the original work has been changed or build upon, contributions must be distributed under the same license as the original.
Attribution-NoDerivatives, CC BY-ND Works under this license may be copied or distributed in any format, even for commercial purposes, provided that appropriate credit is given, along with a link to the license. Works may not be modified in any way.
Attribution-NonCommercial, CC BY-NC Works under this license may be shared, copied or redistributed in any format, provided that appropriate credit is given, along with a link to the license. Works may be modified. Commercial use of the work is prohibited.
Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike, CC BY-NC-SA Works under this license may be may be shared, copied or redistributed in any format, provided that appropriate credit is given, along with a link to the license. Works may be modified. Commercial use of the work is prohibited. If the original work has been changed or build upon, contributions must be distributed under the same license as the original.
Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs, CC BY-NC-ND This is the most restrictive of the Creative Commons licenses. Works under this license may be copied or redistributed in any medium or format, provided that appropriate credit is given, along with a link to the license. Works cannot be modified. Commercial use of the work is prohibited. If the original work has been changed or build upon, the modified work cannot be distributed.

Source: Gong, R. (2020) "Types of Licenses", Library Research Guide on Open Educational Resources (OER). Lansing Community College Library. https://libguides.lcc.edu/oer/creativecommons

What is a Copyright? (Via Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada)

"You have questions about the Copyright Act or how to register a copyright? Watch this video to find out more about copyright in Canada, the types of works that copyright can protect, and the duration of the protection. Learn more at https://Canada.ca/copyright"

Source: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (2016, September 7) What is a copyright? [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/ljNS5p3cqls

Source: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (2016, September 7) What is a copyright? [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/ljNS5p3cqls

Copyright @ Loyalist

What is Copyright?
Copyright in Canada is governed by the Copyright Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-42). The Act regulates the use and reproduction of intellectual and artistic creations. Copyright protects works from being copied, performed, or distributed without the express permission of the copyright holder.

Copyright automatically applies to original works, such as books, videos, music, paintings, photographs, digital works, broadcasts, and performances. Copyright does not apply to facts or ideas that are not fixed (produced onto any type of media). Permission must be granted and royalties may need to be paid in order to reproduce copyrighted material. Permission must be requested for each use, unless specifically stated otherwise.

Source: Lee, V. (2019). "Copyright: The Basics", Library Research Guide on Copyright. Loyalist Collge. https://loyalistlibrary.com/copyright/copyrightbasics

The Loyalist College Library has a Copyright Specialist on staff to assist with faculty, staff, and student questions about copyright and creative commons. If you have questions, we invite you to explore our Copyright Guide, or to contact Vanessa Lee, at Ext. 2317.

Fair Dealing Decision Tool

Fair Dealing Decision Tool
http://www.fairdealingdecisiontool.ca/DecisionTool

"The Fair Dealing Decision Tool helps teachers decide whether "fair dealing" permits classroom use of print materials, artistic works, or audiovisual materials without first getting copyright permission. The tool helps teachers determine whether a specific intended classroom use is allowed by the Fair Dealing Guidelines." -- website

Open Educational Resources: Copyright and Creative Commons

Overview of Creative Commons

Types of Creative Commons Licenses

What is a Copyright? (Via Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada)

Copyright @ Loyalist

Fair Dealing Decision Tool

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