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[Updated: 27 May 2025]

The Copyright Office is a source of information and guidance for the ß÷ßäÉçÇø community on issues related to copyright.

For instructors new to the U of A, we have a couple of recommendations.

First, be sure to familiarize yourself with the ß÷ßäÉçÇø's UAPPOL Use of Copyright Materials Policy and Procedure, and the For Instructors section of this website. For a quick reference on copyright issues related to the classroom and teaching, see Copyright in the Classroom.

Second, know your options when distributing course materials to your students. The 3-step summary on our Do your course materials need a copyright review? page will help you to determine if a copyright review is required for your selected materials. In brief:

• Are you using an LMS, such as Canvas?
  • For materials available through the Library, you can create LMS-compatible to link students to ebooks and other subscription eresources, and/or to .
  • For other materials, if they are within the limits of the ß÷ßäÉçÇø Fair Dealing Guidelines they do not require a specific copyright review.
• Are you using a print course package?
  • All print course packages are subject to review by the Copyright Office. See Requesting a Copyright Review and complete the Copyright Review Request Form. We recommend submitting your request 6-8 weeks prior to the start of your course.
• Will you be showing films or displaying images in the classroom?
  • The Teaching Materials page provides information and guidelines for the use and display of copyright-protected content. See Showing Movies and Using Images for additional information.