On this page:
- Fair Dealing Guidelines
- Copyright Basics and FAQ
- Copyright Modules
- Copyright Roadmap
- Remote Instruction: Copyright considerations
- Use of audiovisual material on campus
- List of copy shops licensed by Access Copyright
- School of Graduate Studies (SGS) resources
- Canadian Copyright Information
University of Toronto Fair Dealing Guidelines
The Fair Dealing Guidelines set out a short-form guide to assist in decision-making about copying. In situations of doubt, please contact copyright@library.utoronto.ca. These guidelines are hosted on the website of the Division of the Vice-President & Provost. Updated January 2023.
Copyright Basics and FAQ
The Copyright Basics resource provides a general overview of copyright law in Canada as it applies to students, faculty, and staff of the University of Toronto. It also provides answers to frequently asked questions. Updated January 2023
Copyright Modules: Copyright for Teaching and Learning Activities
The Copyright Modules provide U of T faculty, students, and staff with a general overview of copyright through seven short, self-directed instructional modules. These modules are intended to help the U o f T community ensure that their professional activities comply with Canadian copyright law.
Copyright Roadmap
The Copyright Roadmap is designed to assist in decision making when selecting resources and potentially copying material for use in teaching and research activities. This roadmap has also been adapted into an interactive e-learning module to help strengthen learners' understanding of copyright. In addition to the roadmap, the SCCO has created the Copyright Roadmap Course Modules to supplement copyright information at the University of Toronto. Any U of T community member can access these modules through Quercus, and course enrolment is not required.
Remote Instruction: Copyright considerations
This resource provides an overview of the copyright considerations that need to be taken into account when teaching online.
Use of audiovisual material on campus
This guide outlines the use of audiovisual material, including FAQs. It primarily serves to clarify the use of films and other audiovisual materials by students, student groups, and other campus organizations.
List of copy shops licensed by Access Copyright
If you are interested in printing a course pack for students, there are a number of Access Copyright licensed copy shop options available to you:
- Work with the University of Toronto Bookstore: The University works closely with the Bookstore to make course materials easy for students to find and purchase. The Bookstore is able to source and carry a variety of licensed materials in their physical stores and online, including new, used, print, and digital options. The U of T Bookstore also works with a licensed Access Copyright shop and is able to help you create and distribute custom course packs with readings from multiple sources. Contact their course material buyers for more information.
- Select another Access Copyright licensed copy shop: Access Copyright maintains a list of copy shops in the Toronto area with a current license that may choose from.
School of Graduate Studies (SGS) resources
- Copyright Information related to the electronic thesis and dissertation (ETD) process
- Submit and Publish Your Thesis Research Guide
- Intellectual Property Guidelines for Graduate Students & Supervisors
Canadian copyright information