Copyright
Copyright protects the creators of virtually every kind of work (written, printed, electronic) from having their creations exploited by others.
Copying of a copyright work (including storing or reproducing it electronically) is in principle, a copyright infringement, but there are various exceptions which allow copying (outlined on the Photocopying: what is allowed? page). Criminal as well as civil penalties, ie imprisonment, fines, and damages, can follow such infringement.
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These pages give an outline of the position under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (PDF) and the subsequent regulations. Different circumstances may apply to items covered under copyright law prior to that Act. The basic details of the CLA Photocopying and Scanning HE Licence (PDF) are also covered.
- Legal definition of copyright
- Photocopying: what is allowed?
- Recording broadcasts from television, radio and the Internet
- Digitisation and the Internet
- Copyright and theses, EThOS (Electronic Theses Online Service) and digital repositories
- Scanning course reading
- Useful links
University copyright policy
In 2007 the University of Reading established its copyright policy as part of the University’s Information Strategy, including the responsibilities of each individual and School and Directorate Heads. See the Policies and Documents page for more information.