1. A Brief Introduction to
A presentation by the
Tavistock and Portman NHS
Foundation Trust Library
2. Copyright is the legal protection
given to authors to control the
way their work is exploited.
3. Copyright restricts
the use of information.
So, be aware…
When using copyrighted resources
it is your responsibility to
observe the law.
How does copyright affect me?
4. What is protected by copyright?
All library resources are protected by copyright.
For example:
• Books and journals – both hard copy & digital
• DVDs and CDs
• Film, radio, and television programmes
• Electronic study pack readings
5. How to make sure my
copying is legal?
Easy…
… just take note of the
following guidelines.
6. Is your copying legal?
You may make a single print or digital
copy of anything in copyright for:
Non commercial
- Private study or research
- Illustration for instruction or teaching
And for
- Quoting from a work
- Caricature, parody or pastiche
- News reporting, except for photographs
7. Is your copying legal?
The amount you copy must be
‘fair and justifiable’
- You must not reproduce the copy, sell it,
or share it online.
- You must acknowledge the source where
reasonably practical.
8. Remember – copyright compliance
is your responsibility
Always observe the
copying guidelines.
If you are unsure about
copying or downloading,
please contact the library
for help.
It is better to be safe than
sorry.
9. get in touch with us!
020 8938 2520
library@tavi-port.nhs.uk
For copyright enquiries, or if you have any question,
10. Attributions for the pictures used
in this presentation
Slide 1: Photo by Dennis Skley - Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License
https://www.flickr.com/photos/dskley/
Slide 2: Photo by Eleaf - Creative Commons Attribution License
https://www.flickr.com/photos/12348847@N00
Slide 3: Photo by David Blackwell - Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License
https://www.flickr.com/photos/mobilestreetlife/
Slide 4: Photo by Sifter - Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License
https://www.flickr.com/photos/64174165@N00
Slide 5: Photo by wiredforlego - Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License
https://www.flickr.com/photos/wiredforsound23/8417555627/
Slide 6 and 7: Photo by Matthias Rhomberg - Creative Commons Attribution License
https://www.flickr.com/photos/33772123@N03
Slide 8: Photo by Jeff Kubina - Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License
https://www.flickr.com/photos/95118988@N00
Slide 9: Photo by Doug - Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License
https://www.flickr.com/photos/dmosiondz/
Slide 10: Photo by kevin dooley - Creative Commons Attribution License
https://www.flickr.com/photos/12836528@N00
And information from CILIP’s copyright poster: http://www.cilip.org.uk/advocacy-campaigns-
awards/advocacy-campaigns/copyright/briefings-resources/copyright-poster
