Copyright

You will have to deal with copyright as a student, teacher or lecturer, for example if you write a thesis or research report, compile learning materials or write a research article. You’ll probably have questions about displaying, storing, processing and sharing information, such as:

  • Can I post a report I found on the internet on Blackboard?
  • Can I post a bought ebook on Blackboard?
  • Can I show films in class?
  • What are Open Educational Resources?
  • How do I publish open access?
  • What should I consider if I want to publish something myself?
  • What are the rules for referencing?
  • What is plagiarism?

The staff of NHL Stenden’s Copyright Information Point (CIP) can answer your questions about copyright in education and offer support for the use and reuse of materials. You can reach staff members Alie Mud, Simone Leenders and Jellie Visser at aip@nhlstenden.com.

Using materials on Blackboard, Teams, SharePoint or in class

If you want to use materials on Blackboard, Teams, SharePoint or in class, you first have to check whether this is allowed (e.g. because they fall under the Easy Access agreement or have a Creative Commons license) and which conditions apply.
The infographic "Copyrighted works", posting on Blackboard will help you with this, step by step. The infographic also provides more information about copyright, Creative Commons and the UvO Foundation.

Finding and using Open Educational Resources

Open Educational Resources are digital materials that are freely accessible and can be reused without permission from or compensation to the author. Examples are materials with a Creative Commons license, materials in the public domain and laws, decrees and regulations from governments.

More information about Open Educational Resources can be found on SURF's Introduction to Open Education Resources website and in this libguide from the HAN (Dutch) and this Libguide Guide from the University of Groningen (English). You can also ask your information specialist for more information.

Open access publishing within NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences

If you have any questions or would like information about the open publication of your research article, dataset or learning material, you can visit the Research Services SharePoint site or contact Jellie Visser of the AIP via aip@nhlstenden.com.

What are the rules for referencing?

Information about using sources in your text can be found on the library's APA webpage. You will find various products there that help you make correct source references and avoid plagiarism. If you would like to know more or have any questions, you can email library@nhlstenden.com or contact your information specialist.

About the CIP

The CIP is a member of the Network of Copyright Information Points (NAI-HBO), a national network for higher education.