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Is the library allowed to make a copy of a work and save it in the archive (for preservation)?
Yes, libraries can 'preserve' scientific resources under certain conditions. Article 16n of the act accurately specifies the restrictions for making a 'preservation copy'. A preservation copy can only be used...
Read articleAre there any other rules for libraries lending and copying resources for people with a disability?
The law makes an exception for people with a disability. In certain cases, libraries can make copies and provide them to people with a disability. This exception only applies if...
Read articleIs the library allowed to lend an article written by a third party?
Yes, as long as it is a paper article, the lending period is limited and the library doesn't make a profit. Although lending works is regarded as a form of...
Read articleCan lecturers create a collection of photos or slides in the library for educational purposes?
The photos or slides we refer to here are often copied or scanned from books. Under the education restriction (exception 2 for education), they can be copied and disclosed to...
Read articleCan I place a copy of someone else’s video on the video server or the digital learning environment of my course so that my students can use it?
No, for a full video, this can only be done with the copyright holder's permission.
Read articleI want to show a film at a party of a student association or another type of non-educational event of the education institution. Is that allowed?
This is a type of disclosure that has no educational purpose (but is rather entertainment) and always requires permission from the rights holder. For feature films, a licence can be...
Read articleI would like to show a video on an open day at the education institution. Is that allowed?
Yes, this is allowed thanks to an agreement with the Netherlands Association of Universities of Applied Sciences with FilmService and Videma. More information FilmServiceVidema
Read articleCan I record or download a film that has been broadcast on television or is available online?
Both recording and downloading are regarded as reproduction. This requires the creator's permission and you have to pay them a fee. There are a number of exceptions, depending on the...
Read articleWhat are collective management organisations (CMO)?
Collective management organisations manage the exploitation rights of certain groups of rightsholders. You can contact these rights organisations to quickly obtain permission for the use of several works by various...
Read articleWhat should I do if I can't find the rightsholder?
Where a serious search for the rightsholder is unsuccessful, their work may not be used from a strictly legal point of view. Fortunately, the copyright exceptions sometimes apply to certain...
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