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Copyright Clearance
To include book chapters, articles, or any other copyright-protected material within class notes, course packs, or online, you will need copyright clearance. Here are some options to consider:
Preferred Option
Option 1: Provide a Direct Online Link
Where an online eBook or journal article is already available through the Library, lecturers are encouraged to provide a direct link to the resource within the relevant Learning Management System (LMS) subject.
- Students access the material directly via the Library’s licensed resources.
- No copyright clearance is required when linking to online content.
- This is the quickest, most efficient, and preferred approach.
Copyright Clearance Required
Option 2: Uploading the Document to the LMS
If a direct online link cannot be provided and the lecturer wishes to upload the actual document (such as a book chapter or journal article) to the LMS, copyright clearance must be obtained.
- CPUT does not have a blanket copyright licence.
- Clearance fees apply and are based on student numbers and publisher agreements.
- Fees are covered by a central budget administered by the Office of the DVC: Teaching & Learning.
Copyright clearance in the Western Cape is managed via the Publishing Liaison Office (PLO) through the CHEC website.
To apply for copyright clearance via the PLO, please click here and complete the online request.
Need Assistance?
For support or queries related to copyright clearance, lecturers may contact the Publishing Liaison Office directly:
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Estian Behrens
Estian@chec.ac.za -
Lemeez Hendricks
Lemeez@chec.ac.za
