Contents: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. The copyright context Image copyright and teaching Image databases: copyright clearance Image databases: copyright management Image databases: access and use Conclusion
1. The Copyright Context • • • Intellectual Property Rights Commercial basis of copyright Copyright legislation Key provision Print = images Photographs
2. • • • Ø Ø Ø Image Copyright and Teaching Fair dealing Coursework, examinations, theses Web. CT Adapting images Readily available images Rights owned by the University Freely available images Licensed material
3. Image Databases: Copyright Clearance • • • How will the image be used? Who owns the copyright? WATCH: Writers, Artists and their Copyright Holders Interest groups and publishers Permission must be explicit
4. Image Databases: Copyright Management • Ø Ø Ø Ø Managing digital rights Record the agreements Central or dispersed management? Database metadata Enforcing digital rights Low resolution display Watermarking Copyright credit line Access limitation
5. Image Databases: Access and Use • • • Access in line with permission Educate users Creative Commons
6. Conclusions • • • Legal uncertainties Keep it as simple as possible Look first at free images and an appropriate licence Clarify roles and responsibilities Don’t be put off Ask of advice and help