Copying with permission of the copyright owner
If you are not sure whether the copying you wish to do is "fair dealing", or if you wish to copy more than you are allowed under the fair dealing provisions or a licence/contractual agreement covering a copyright item, you should approach the copyright owner for permission to copy. Many copyright owners are happy to provide permission to use their material for non-commercial, educational purposes.
Ensure that you get permission in writing and keep a record of it in case you are challenged at a later date. Make it clear in your letter/email how you intend to use the material and who will have access to it.
Abide by any conditions imposed by the copyright owner.
Make it clear on any copies you make that the material has been copied with the permission of the copyright owner.
Do not assume, however, that the author of a published work is the copyright owner; sometimes authors assign copyright ownership to a publisher. The Library & Information Service may be able to help you to trace the copyright owner.
