WHAT IS AN IMAGE

 For copyright purposes "images" are "artistic works" which can include works such as:

• A diagram or technical drawing
• A chart, map, table or plan (which can be taken from a publication)
• Painting, sculpture, drawing, engraving and photograph
• A building and model of building
• Craft work
• Cartoons 

WHAT IS TEACHING

 Images can be used without permission for 'educational purposes' under the Education or Statutory Licence.  For copyright purposes "educational purposes" includes making or retaining copies "for use...in connection with a particular course of instruction provided by the institution" or "for inclusion...in the collection of a library of the institution"." (Australian Copyright Council, B144, Educational Institutions: Using Sound & Screen, Nov 2012, p 2)

Images used for decorations is NOT teaching 

Contact your College Librarian through individual emails or via LibrarianLT@vu.edu.au.

USING IMAGES IN TEACHING

Using images in teaching

 Examples for copyright purposes include:

• using an image to illustrate a topic or some text
• using an image to visually impart information
• using an image to aid understanding of a particular subject or technique

DIGITAL VS SCANNED IMAGES

Treat images from scanned texts AND digital sources the same way

The Statutory Licence covers both digital and hard copy image use for teaching. Both digital and hard copy images need to be acknowledged - even when using open access or Creative Commons resources.

If adapting or changing an image which is not Open Access or Creative Commons you will need permission from the owner or creator.  If the image is licensed as CC-BY-ND or does not allow derivatives you are required to seek permission.