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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.

Advocacy

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

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

Our latest news, including blog posts and media releases.
Training

Find out about our online copyright training resources, free for most Australian librarians and archivists. Our training programme is currently under review.
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Copyright Amendment Bill Passes

The Copyright Amendment Bill amends the Act to introduce a scheme to support reasonable use of copyright material if the copyright owner cannot be identified or located, commonly known as an ‘orphan work’.
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The copyright notice

People often think a copyright notice is required but it isn't. But if you want to include one, we have some tips.
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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.
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Reproduction of Works and the Copying of Published Editions and Audio Visual Items Standardised Library Machine Notices
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Part I: Copyright Essentials for Libraries & Archives
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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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Copyright term flowcharts

Two flowcharts to help you determine the copyright term of materials under the new rules introduced in 2019.
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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?
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Creative Commons Australia

The Australian chapter of Creative Commons.
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Creative Commons

Licences and tools for legally share copyright material.
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