Copyright: Students - study and research

Getting permission takes time
Don't leave this until the last minute as it can sometimes take months to receive permission. Also, the copyright owner has the right to say no, or alternatively they may say yes, but charge you a fee or ask you to sign a licence agreement.

• If you have the copyright owners contact details, put your request in writing, including:
  • your name and contact details
  • how you are going to use the material including any changes you plan to make
  • the amount of work you wish to use
  • where is will be made available (eg. Research Online - The University of Notre Dame Australia open access research repository)
  • and state that you are seeking permission to use the work for the non-commercial purposes of publishing your thesis, etc.
• Alternatively, some (if not nearly all) publisher websites have information including permission forms available for these purposes. Search for the publisher and look for 'permissions' on their website. 

Films and television broadcasts

Musical works and sound recordings

Other ways to locate a Copyright Owner