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Further to the Policies of CMCC relating to copyright and intellectual property issues, the following information is provided to those making use of the facilities, equipment and material of the CMCC Health Sciences Library. This information is relevant to all faculty, students, administration, employees, alumni and visitors.
Unless otherwise established prior to usage, always assume that material is subject to copyright. Exceptions, which may include material in the public domain, are the responsibility of the individual to establish.
What is Copyright?
The Copyright Act, intellectual property legislation and general principles of law, protects authors, or copyright owners of literary, dramatic, artistic, cinematographic works, sound recordings and computer programs. This protection extends for the lifetime of the copyright owner and for 50 years after death. In addition, the use of “logos” and other intellectual property are governed by legislation and rules of usage.
It is the responsibility of any individual or group using the library to adhere to requirements concerning copyright and intellectual property rights which may be in effect at the time.
While the CMCC Library provides guidelines, and conditions of the licence that we hold with Access Copyright as it pertains to a print photocopying, it is the sole responsibility of the users of the facilities, equipment and material to ensure proper compliance. The library provides forms for requesting copyright clearance.
The members of the Media Services Department adhere to the edicts of the current federal copyright legislation, and to the rules as outlined in the CMCC agreement with Access Copyright. The client is wholly responsible for obtaining clearance for any order which involves external copyright issues. The production staff reserves the right to refuse any orders due to lack of copyright compliance, time and manpower restrictions, or equipment failure.
Liability
The Board of Governors of CMCC and CMCC assume no liability with respect to the copying of any materials. Faculty, students, employees, alumni and visitors are solely responsible for any improper conduct relating to the use of copyright and intellectual property in any manner whatsoever. In addition, CMCC will look to users for complete indemnification in the event of any action being taken against CMCC for contravention of copyright or intellectual property rights.
Individuals and groups should ensure that they are aware of the obligations and rights concerning usage of such material prior to such usage. For further information, please review the various articles written on the topic, including visiting the Government of Canada website on copyrights.
Questions pertaining to the copyright should be directed to the Library Director, Margaret Butkovic, 416.482-2340 ext. 159, e-mail mbutkovic@cmcc.ca.