Copyright

Movies, films, or other cinematographic works can be screened in the classroom if they have been legally obtained (i.e. borrowed from the Library or purchased)

Copies must not have had a digital lock broken.

A video available on the Internet can be screened (ex. YouTube), so long as :

• no digital locks or copyright protection mechanisms have been broken in order to access the video;
• the source of the video is not infringing or making a video available without the copyright holder's consent, and that there is no notice that prohibits the use of the video;
• you ensure that the source of the work, the creators, and rights-holders are clearly identified and credited;

There is no longer the need to ensure a public performance licence is in place when screening films in the classroom.

You can show video recordings in the classroom, under the strict condition that such use is for educational or training purposes, is not for profit, and that the screening takes place on the Emily Carr campus for an audience primarily comprised of students, faculty, or staff of the University.

The Library has subscriptions to streaming video databases that you may link to or the Library may be able to acquire a streaming license for individual films. Fill out the media booking form to get assistance finding audiovisual resources for use in your classes.

Making a copy of a CD without written permission of the copyright holder is in violation of the Copyright Act. Permission must be obtained from the copyright holder. For example, in a sound recording, copyright subsists in the musical composition, the sound recording itself, and the performance by the artist(s).

The library does provide access to a large number of licensed sound effects and music recordings that can be used for animation, film, video and other multimedia projects. Click here for Information on how to access our Sound Ideas Sound Effects Library.

Making a copy of a multimedia work without written permission of the copyright holder is in violation of the Copyright Act. In multimedia works, copyright will subsist separately in each of the different media contained within the work, eg. voice, text, video clips, performances, music, etc. Permission to copy a multimedia or audio visual work will require obtaining permission from all of the copyright holders concerned.

The Library maintains two Entertainment Agreements that license the presentation of feature length films on campus. The films presented must be produced by a studio represented by ACF or Criterion Pictures and the presentation must be restricted to the ECU campus and its members. Movies can be obtained from video clubs, stores, personal collections, public libraries, etc. Advertisement and promotion of the exhibition of films will not include Radio, Television or commercial Newspaper announcements.

• List of Studios and producers represented by ACF

• List of Studios and producers covered by Criterion Pictures