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Copyright Services supports faculty, graduate students, instructors, and staff in applying copyright law correctly in teaching, research, and publication.
How We Can Help
| Service | Description |
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Copyright Questions |
Clarification of Fair Dealing, exceptions, and use of licensed materials. |
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Permission Requests |
Guidance on how to contact rights holders and record permissions. |
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Course Support |
Review of course materials, slides, or readings for compliance. |
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Thesis and Research Guidance |
Assistance with third-party content in theses and publications. |
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Training and Presentations |
Custom workshops and guest lectures for departments or research groups. |
Contact Information
If you are unsure whom to contact, email copyright@uwo.ca with a short description of your question or materials. You will receive an initial response within two business days.
Submitting Materials for Review
When requesting review or assistance, please include:
- Course code or research project title
- Intended use (e.g., lecture slides, website, thesis)
- Description of the materials in question (e.g., article, image, video)
- Whether the content will be public or limited to Western users
Attachments should not exceed 10 MB; provide cloud links for larger files.
Additional Contacts
School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS)