Background
The Division acknowledges that it has a statutory and ethical responsibility to respect the legitimate copyright claims of creative contributors and their publisher/distributors. The Division also recognizes the need for students and staff to have access to a wide range of resources within the limits of the Copyright Act. Accordingly, there exists a need to clarify both the creator’s and the user’s rights with respect to use of copyright material.
Procedures
- Information about the Copyright Act and Fair Dealing Guidelines shall be made available to all employees. This information shall be highlighted on an annual basis.
- Supervisors and principals shall review with new employees their responsibilities with regard to the Copyright Act and Fair Dealing Guidelines.
- Supervisors and principals will review annually the major sections of the Copyright Act and Fair Dealing Guidelines with all staff.
- All employees are expected to comply with the provisions of the Copyright Act and Fair Dealing Guidelines.