Table of Contents
- 1 Can I make a copy of a book for personal use?
- 2 Do you think it is okay to photocopy a part of the book for personal and educational purposes only?
- 3 What is illegal by law to photocopy?
- 4 Can you copy something that is not copyrighted?
- 5 Is it legal to photocopy a book for personal use?
- 6 Can a teacher photocopy a book for non profit purposes?
- 7 Can I sell or lease a copy of my book?
Can I make a copy of a book for personal use?
It’s legal to make photo copies of a book – all of it – for personal use. Even if you’ve borrowed the book from the library or a friend. It’s also legal for you to make a copy for a friend or let him use your copy to make his own copy.
Do you think it is okay to photocopy a part of the book for personal and educational purposes only?
If it is just a part, it should not be a substantial [one], otherwise it would still be a violation.” As a general rule, photocopying is allowed for academic purposes and public information as a fair use principle. It is deemed an infringement when students photocopy a substantial portion of a book.
Can I photocopy a chapter of a book?
Yes. The student is copying the entire work – not a portion or excerpt. One chapter is generally considered Fair Use . While textbooks are undeniably expensive, this unauthorized duplication undermines and hurts potential profits of textbook publishers.
What is illegal by law to photocopy?
Copying of all or part of a work without the permission of the copyright holder or without a licence is an infringement of copyright unless there is a statutory exception to such use of the work. Infringement of copyright is similar to theft of tangible property.
Can you copy something that is not copyrighted?
It is illegal to copy large sections of someone else’s copyrighted work without permission, even if you give the original author credit. Fortunately, a fair use exemption allows you to legally copy small amounts of someone else’s work. Just make sure to give the author credit so you won’t be guilty of plagiarism!
What is the best way to photocopy a book?
Lay the book on the glass with the page you want to photocopy facing down, keeping the blank sheet of paper in place. Adjust the paper so that it lines up with the A4 marker on your photocopier’s ruler. Ensure the paper is right up to the edge of the glass plate (depending on the paper size that you have selected.)
Is it legal to photocopy a book for personal use?
No, it is illegal to make an unauthorized copy of the whole book but the industry only allows 10\% for the book to be copied and more than that permission should be requested from the rights owner/publisher. Am I allowed to photocopy part of a book for my own personal and private use? Yes.
Can a teacher photocopy a book for non profit purposes?
Nonprofit educational uses: When teachers photocopy limited portions of written works for classroom use, this is normally acceptable. An English teacher would be permitted to copy a few pages of a book to show to the class as part of a lesson plan. (Note that she would not be permitted to photocopy the entire book).
How much can you copy from a copyrighted book?
The Copyright Act does not say anywhere that you may copy as much as you like as long as it is not for commercial purposes. But the school has bought the book I want to copy from.
Can I sell or lease a copy of my book?
You can only use this for your own personal use, and you are not allowed to sell, lease or trade the copy you have created, and you cannot retain the copy if you trade the original book to another person. Read the section to get a full explanation. Thanks for contributing an answer to Academia Stack Exchange!