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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.
  • Webinars
Featured
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ALACC Library and Archive Copyright Training, Brisbane + live stream

Copyright knowledge and practical skills tailored to librarians and archivists.

Event Date: 08 Dec 2022
  • Submissions
Featured

Joint submission in response to an exposure draft of the Copyright Amendment (Access Reform) Bill 2021 and the review of technological protection measures (TPMs) exceptions

The Access Reform Bill provides the opportunity for Australia to embrace an effective online future.
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Australian Inclusive Publishing Initiative (AIPI)

A cross-industry initiative made up of to address the challenge of improving access to books by people living with a print accessibility.
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Copyright information on the Department of Communications and the Arts website

The Department is responsible for managing the Copyright Act and the copyright regulations, as well as copyright policy and international copyright issues. They provide information about copyright on their website.
  • FAQs
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Do libraries need an APRA AMCOS licence for individuals listening to music on their publicly accessible computers?

An APRA AMCOS licence is not needed for public computers at libraries.
  • Quick Info
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Rights in copyright

Copyright isn't a single right – it's a number of rights!
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NSLA's guidance on reasonably diligent searches for orphan works

Guidance from National and State Libraries Australia on the identification and use of orphan works.
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NSLA's guidance for public and private digitisation partnerships

Guidance from National and State Libraries Australia on digitisation arrangements with third-parties.
  • 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?
  • Publications

Disability and Other Measures Act fact sheets

We have fact sheets on the new disability access, preservation and copyright duration provisions.
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