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Copyright Guidance

The Kelly Library can help clarify the Copyright Act of Canada, ensuring material is compliant and seeking copyright permissions for material that goes beyond Fair Dealing, as well as locating alternate sources when permissions cannot be obtained.

U of T Fair Dealings Guidelines

The Fair Dealing Guidelines(opens in a new tab) recognize both rights and obligations that arise from copyright law. These guidelines help with decision-making about copying. If you’re not sure, please contact copyright@library.utoronto.ca(opens in a new tab).

Copyright basics and FAQ

The Copyright Basics resource(opens in a new tab) is a general overview of copyright law in Canada as it applies to students, faculty and staff and provides answers to frequently asked questions.

Copyright modules: Copyright for Teaching and Learning Activities

Copyright Modules(opens in a new tab) provide faculty, students and staff with a general overview of copyright through seven short, self-directed instructional training sessions. These modules will help ensure your professional activities comply with Canadian copyright law.

Copyright Roadmap

The Copyright Roadmap(opens in a new tab) helps you decide how to select and potentially copy material for teaching and research activities. This roadmap is also available as an interactive e-learning module. In addition to the roadmap, the Copyright Roadmap Course Modules(opens in a new tab) are available to any U of T community member through Quercus; course enrolment is not required.

Learn more about legislation and other copyright policies

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List of copy shops licensed by Access Copyright

If you are interested in printing a course pack for students, there are Access Copyright licensed options available:

Work with the University of Toronto Bookstore: The University works closely with the Bookstore to make course materials easy for students to find and purchase. The Bookstore sources and carries a variety of licensed materials in their physical stores and online, including new, used, print and digital options. The U of T Bookstore also works with a licensed Access Copyright shop and can help you create and distribute custom course packs with readings from multiple sources. Contact their course material buyers for more information.
Select another Access Copyright licensed copy shop: Access Copyright maintains a list of copy shops in the Toronto area with a current license that may choose from.

School of Graduate Studies (SGS) resources

Unsure? Ask us, we’re here to help.

Copyright can be complex, please visit U of T’s Copyright Resources page(opens in a new tab) or contact the Kelly Library with questions at +1 416-926-7114 or kelly.library@utoronto.ca(opens in a new tab)