Copyright Decision Tool

1) What type of published work is it?

Audiovisual

For what purpose is the work being used?

Education

How will the work be distributed?

In class- This suggests that the use is permitted under fair dealing. You can present an audiovisual or sound recording in class as long as it was obtained legitimately (owned, borrowed, rented) and your audience consists only of students or instructors.

2) What type of published work is it?

Poem, Musical Score

Is the work from a copyright-protected work containing other such works?

Yes

For what purpose is the work being used?

Education

How will the work be distributed?

Class Handout- This use is permitted under fair dealing. You may copy the entire poem or musical score for the purpose of education.

3) What type of public work is it?

Artistic Work

Is the work from a copyright-protected containing other such works?

Yes

For what purpose is the work being used?

Education

How will the work be distributed?

Other- If the work is being distributed to an open audience or distributed in a way that is not well defined, contact your school's principal for further information and assistance.