Copyright Information
Marianopolis College's Copyright Policy & Practice
"The policy of Marianopolis College regarding copyright is that of compliance with the Canadian Copyright Act amended April 25th, 1997, and the promotion of an awareness of this legislation within the College community."
The Copyright Policy & Practice document explains the current copyright legislation. The document gives examples of infringement and compliance, explains how to obtain permission, and includes a FAQ on the topic of copyright and our rights and responsibilities.
Copyright Policy & Practice (Currently Under Revision - 16 January 2012)
COPIBEC's Exclusions List
The Exclusions List indicates the categories, works and publishers that are not covered by the College's license with COPIBEC. We must apply for a Specific Authorization (see below) to copy any of the items on the List.
COPIBEC updates the Exclusions List once a year.
Exclusions List, January 1, 2012 (PDF)
Application Form for Specific Authorization
Under the College's COPIBEC license, members of the College community may reproduce "25 pages or 10% (whichever is less)" of a work. For reproductions that exceed the "25 pages or 10%" rule, a Specific Authorization to copy must be obtained from COPIBEC, before the reproduction is made.
To apply for Specific Authorization, complete the online Application Form for Specific Authorization. When you click the Submit button, the form will be delivered to Matthew Flanagan and Amy MacLean at the Library. They will process the Application.
Application Form for Specific Authorization (on the Intranet)