Video resources

These short videos explain the essentials of copyright and how you can legally use the works created by other people.

Copyright

What is copyright? What types of work are protected and who owns copyright?

Creators’ economic and moral rights

What rights does the creator have? What are economic rights and moral rights?

How can copyright works be used?

When do I need permission to use a work and when can I use a work without permission?


Videos from ICLA

What is copyright?

Copyright is a form of intellectual property right. This video explains how copyright gives creators the right to decide how their work will be used.

What is copyright licensing?

ICLA provides collective licences on behalf of rightsholders to enable educational institutions, government departments, organisations and businesses to copy what they need for day-to-day purposes.

Making the most of your ICLA Schools Licence

Books, magazines, journals, digital publications and websites are protected by copyright law, but the ICLA Schools Licence allows teachers to copy and re-use 5%/one chapter/one article of content in their lessons in the classroom or online. Find out how to make best use of your school’s Educational Licence.