We're often asked whether it is OK to share copyright-protected resources with colleagues. The answer is, “it depends.”
Canadian copyright law gives copyright owners the right to determine how their works may be copied or distributed. The law does not distinguish between internal and external distribution. Internal distribution can include:
In each of these instances, you are essentially making a copy of the work for every person who has access to those shared workspaces.
To learn more about best practices for sharing articles with colleagues, check out our new ‘Copyright Minute’ video, below. You can also contact us any time at Copyright@nshealth.ca.
Nova Scotia Health, 2023.
Library Technician
Pictou/Colchester-East Hants/Cumberland Region
Librarian Educator
Halifax Infirmary, Central Zone
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