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Copyright for libraries and archives

The Australian Libraries and Archives Copyright Coalition is the primary policy body for copyright issues affecting the library, archive and information sectors in Australia. We provide advocacy, government advice, training and resources.

Training

Find out about our face-to-face and online copyright training, free for most Australian librarians and archivists.
Resources

Free online resources about Australian copyright law for libraries and archives, from fact sheets to slides to publications.
Advocacy

Learn how we are fighting to make copyright work for libraries and archives.
News

Our latest news, including blog posts and media releases.
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ALACC Library and Archive Copyright Training, Brisbane – including Copyright Essentials live stream

Copyright knowledge and practical skills tailored to librarians and archivists.

Event Date: 20 Aug 2024
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Reproduction of Works and the Copying of Published Editions Standardised Library Machine Notices
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Smartcopying

A guide to copyright issues for Australian schools and TAFE.
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NSLA's Copyright information for clients

National and State Libraries Australia's guide for library users about copyright in library collections.
  • FAQs
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Is fair dealing the same thing as fair use?

People often think that Australia has fair use but we don't – we have fair dealing.
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Creative Commons

Licences and tools for legally share copyright material.
  • FAQs
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I have digitised a public domain photo from the collection, do I own copyright over the digitization?

Does digitising public domain works create a new work protected by copyright?
  • Quick Info
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Story time events by libraries

Story time is a common activity in libraries but what is the copyright situation related to them.
  • Templates
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Copyright warning notices for use by libraries and archives

Find out about copyright warning notices and how and when they are used.
  • FAQs
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What does the information in a copyright notice mean?

You see copyright notices on material all the time, but what do they mean?
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