Copyright Resources

University of Toronto Fair Dealing Guidelines

Produced by the Office of the Provost in 2012 and lay out the University's fair dealing policy.

Copyright Basics and FAQ

Produced by the University of Toronto legal counsel, this FAQ provides in depth information on copyright issues. 

Copyright Roadmap

The Copyright Roadmap is designed to assist in decision making when selecting resources and potentially copying material for use in teaching and research activities. Updated April 2018. 

Use of Audiovisual Material on Campus

This policy outlines the use of audiovisual material, including FAQs. Created in consultation with the Office of the Provost, the University of Toronto legal counsel, outside counsel, and the Scholarly Communications and Copyright Office.  

List of Copy Shops Licensed by Access Copyright

If you are interested in printing a course pack for students, there are a number of Access Copyright licensed copy shop options available to you: 

• Work with the University of Toronto Bookstore: Visit the Bookstore's website for instructions on how to build your course pack. It is important to note that the University continues to work closely with the University of Toronto Bookstore to provide course materials to students; you are encouraged to contact them for your course pack needs.

• Select another Access Copyright licensed copy shop:  Access Copyright maintains a list of copy shops in the Toronto area with a current license that may choose from. 

University of Toronto School of Graduate Studies (SGS) Thesis Copyright Guide

Find resources to help with managing copyright and permissions issues during your Electronic Thesis and Dissertation (ETD) submission process. 

Canadian Copyright Information