LibGuides: Copyright for Researchers: Resources

Copyright, Designs and Patents Act (1988)
Full text of the Copyright Act provided by the UK Government. Note that this contains both the original enacted version and the latest available version.
Copyright Hub
A comprehensive toolkit covering various aspects of copyright and licensing.
Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA)
Website of the organisation which works with higher education institutions to assist them in using copyright materials. Includes a useful tool to check permissions for copying/sharing/resue under the CLA License.
Copyright User
An independent website aimed at making UK Copyright Law accessible to all. Features The Game is On video series exploring issues in copyright.

Intellectual Property Office
Website of the UK government Intellectual Property Office which manages IP rights including copyright.
Intellectual Property: Copyright
Guidance from the UK government about intellectual property and copyright. Includes a feature allowing you to subscribe to email alerts of any changes.
IP Equip
Free online course on aspects of intellectual property including copyright. Provided by the Intellectual Property Office.

Cambridge University Legal Services Division Copyright Compliance
Guidance provided by the University of Cambridge Legal Services Division, including a range of copyright FAQs for the University’s students, researchers, lecturers and instructors, and library staff [Raven login required].
WATCH File
Database maintained by the Harry Ransom Center and the University of Reading Library. Can be used to locate copyright contacts for writers, artists and other prominent figures in creative fields.

Quick Guide to Redacting
Guidance from the OSC on the best method(s) to use when it is necessary to redact materials from a thesis or other document due to uncleared copyright.

Know Your Rights: Understanding CC Licenses
Useful table from Creative Commons Australia which outlines the elements of CC licenses.
Licensing and Marking your Content with Creative Commons
Information on how to use Creative Commons licenses to share your work including how to select a license and adding it to various content types.
Creative Commons Logos
Downloadable Creative Commons logos and licenses in various formats. Includes a style guide.
CC License Compatibility
Chart showing the compatibility between different CC licenses for those wishing to remix openly licensed content.
Creative Commons and Open Science
Fact sheet on the use of Creative Commons in open science and the implications of openly licensing data.
Creative Commons and Open Access
Fact sheet with frequently asked questions on Creative Commons and the implications of publishing research outputs Open Access.

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