Copyright simply means, the right to copy. It gives the exclusive legal right to the author or creator of an original work to decide how or when that work is used. If you are not the author or creator of the work(s), you will need permission to use it.
The University respects intellectual property, and intellectual property laws, and will take appropriate steps to assure consistent application of legal requirements throughout the campus. This flow chart can help you decide whether or not use of a particular material is permitted.
Confused? Have copyright questions? Can't find what you're looking for? Contact the Copyright Coordinator at 966-8817 or copyright.help@usask.ca for more information.
Alternatively, you may direct your questions to the Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching Effectiveness by calling 966-2231 or send an email to copyright-help@usask.ca.