As faculty, you may have questions about whether certain materials can be used for class instruction or even how to properly cite resources. Library Services supports MHC faculty, staff, and students as they navigate content use and creation by providing information literacy, copyright, intellectual property, and citation guidance.
The Copyright Guide provides a basic introduction to copyright at MHC and can be a helpful starting place when determining whether or not your classroom materials are copyright compliant. If you are unsure about whether or not you can use a specific work in your class or if you would like assistance finding copyright friendly content, please contact the copyright specialist. We offer assistance with:
Intellectual property (IP) refers to any form of knowledge or expression created with one’s intellect. It includes inventions, scientific or scholarly discoveries, computer software, trademarks, literary, artistic, musical or visual works, and even simple documented processes. The Library Services IP Guide provides an introduction to the law that governs IP use.
See Policy 9.5: Intellectual Property and Copyright for complete details on IP rights as Medicine Hat College employees.
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