DMP

Digital Copyright

DMP Guidelines

When making use of DMP facilities, and/or employing DMP staff to assist in the production, or distribution of electronic or printed materials, all clients are reminded that the DMP is bound by copyright law.

We would ask that all source materials, such as music, video, photographs, journal articles, be accompanied by written copyright clearance, where applicable. We regret we cannot commence work with materials from outside sources, unless accompanied by proof of copyright clearance.

Ryerson Experts

Digital copyright is not the grey area some people may think it is. Without copyright clearance it is rare to be within the law if you are distributing digital materials via a website or Blackboard course.

Colleagues in the Ryerson Library can provide further information and help you with obtaining copyright permissions.

Learn more about copyright at the library website

Practical Approaches to Digital Copyright

The following resources were prepared by staff from the Ryerson Library and DMP, to complement the Practical Approaches to Digital Copyright taster session.

Practical Approaches to Digital Copyright - Taster Session
Faculty Request for Copyright Permission Letter
Faculty Request for Copyright Permission Letter with example
Tips for obtaining copyright permissions

Protecting your own online images and documents from cyber theft

For further information, especially regarding the use and distribution of materials acquired through the Ryerson Library, refer to the copyright section of the Library website.