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Copyright

Copyright introduction

Find out about the basics of copyright including:

  • Moral rights
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Copyright for study and research

Find out about how copyright applies to you as a student, researcher, publisher and creator of copyright materials including:

  • Using copyright materials for study and research
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  • UNSWorks (UNSW's Institutional Repository)

 

 

Copyright for teaching

Find out about providing course materials to your students including an overview of copyright for teaching and how to manage course materials for:

  • Text works
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  • Music and sound recording

 

 

 

Who can help me with more information?

For general copyright queries submit an Ask a question form, visit a Help Zone or contact us.

For academic queries, please contact your Outreach Librarian.

Information within these guides provides general guidance and does not constitute as legal advice. If specific advice is required, please contact UNSW Legal Office.

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