Images
The use of images in teaching can raise issues as images are works in their own right. So copyright may be different to that of the accompanying text. However, figures and diagrams tend to be copyright owned by the publisher/author as part of the entire publication. In which case you can make limited use of these under Section 32 Illustration for Instruction or the CLA licence.
If you use images to add interest to a slide, or for any other reason which does not contribute to the point you are making, you must either have explicit permission to use the image, or have obtained it from a free to use source. As a test - if you can remove the image with no effect upon your teaching point then you cannot include it under the Section 32 exception.
You may copy images in these ways:
Option 1 - Fair Dealing
You can invoke the copyright exception: “Illustration for instruction exception” but only if:
• your use of the image specifically illustrates a point you are making - not for decoration, humour, or as a slide-filler.
• you should use the smallest amount of the image required to illustrate your point, and wherever possible use a low-resolution version of the image.
• the exception requires you acknowledge the source of the image, either on the individual slide or in an additional slide at the end of presentation.
=> Note that this exception only applies in the context of non-commercial teaching activity.
Option 2 - Use free images (see the side bar.)
You could use images which have:
1. Been created under a Creative Commons License which allows you to reproduce it for the purposes you require. CCO No Rights reserved is the most open- effectively makes the work public domain. (See list of free sources on the right.)
2. Obtain written permission from the copyright holder to use the image explaining the nature of the use.
3. Use your own images or those owned by the LBS. Find them in Brandhub.
Options 3 - Get direct (free) permission
You obtain written permission from the copyright holder to use the image for free.
Options 4 - Pay for permission.
You can pay the rights holder or their agent for use.
The School may have purchased a Shutterstock or similar account
You may never have to do this for images for degree teaching, unless you use is not pedagogical. The image rights may be separate from the publication they are used in, so look for the acknowledgement. You may have to obtain permission from the publisher - or the image copyright holder if different. Give details of the exact intended use.
Some images can be purchase using a third party such as a cartoon from the New Yorker from the CartoonBank. Or a Dilbert cartoon direct from their website. If in doubt contact the Library.
Citing Images
Acknowlegment is usually vital unless the licence terms state "non-attibution"
See the guidance provided by Creative Commons. Think TASL - Title Author Source Licence
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Credit: Moth wing scales. Kevin Mackenzie, University of Aberdeen. Source: Wellcome Collection.
Licence: Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)