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Copyright

  • Information about copyright while studying

Do you know whether you are allowed to share, copy or scan texts and images? And what can others do with your work or notes? If not - read more on these pages or contact your local AU library.

AI and copyright

Artificial intelligence can be a useful technology when studying, but what should you be aware of in terms of copyright when uploading material to or using output generated by AI?

Images and figures

It is easy to find images on the Internet for your assignments, but there are a number of rules for the use of images which you need to be aware of.

Citation or plagiarism

The line between citation and plagiarism can be difficult to gage. Find more information on citation and plagiarism.

Sharing material with other students

It is easy to share material, but it is not always allowed. It all depends on how you share the material. Learn how to legally share material.

General information on copyright

Do you want to know more about copyright?

Photocopying and scanning for private use

There is a difference between photocopying and scanning material. You can read here what is allowed.

When you want to publish your assignment

You own the copyright to your work, and if you want to publish it, there are a number of things you need to be aware of.

Recording lectures

If you would like to record a lecture and share the footage with others, then you will need your lecturer's permission.

Radio, tv and commercials

Through Mediestream you can find radio, television and commercial broadcasts. But how can you use them in your studies?

Terms of use for the library’s e-resources

Are you allowed to send an article to your fellow students or to do text mining on a dataset retrieved from the library's databases? See how to share and use the library's e-resources.

Train your copyright skills

“Train your copyright skills” consists of 3 online resources, each of which sharpens your knowledge and awareness of copyright. 

Revised 11.03.2025