Are textbooks copyrighted?

In general, textbooks are protected by copyright law. For textbook copyright holders, the relevant exclusive rights include: The right to reproduce the copyrighted works in copies; The right to distribute copies of the work to the public by sale, transfer of ownership, rental, lease, or lending; and.

Is it copyright infringement to read a book on YouTube?

The short answer is, well, yes. While many well-intentioned commentators have warned teachers against this practice, the fact is that copyright law—specifically fair use—permits many read-aloud activities online.

Do I need permission to read a book on YouTube?

If the book is in the public domain, you’re fine. If the book is still under copyright, you would need to get the permission of the rights-holder, which in this case (making a video) would most likely be the publisher, yes.

Is it legal to scan a textbook?

It’s legal to scan books—even if you don’t own the copyright—the US Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit held today. The Authors’ Guild sued Google, saying that serving up search results from scanned books infringes on publishers’ copyrights, even though the search giant shows only restricted snippets of the work.

Where can I find out about copyright laws for YouTube videos?

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has a list of international intellectual property and copyright offices where you can learn about your area’s copyright laws. The above sites are referred to for educational purposes only and YouTube doesn’t endorse them. How do I get permission to use someone else’s content in my video?

Can YouTube grant me the rights to use content I want?

YouTube can’t grant you these rights and we can’t help you find the parties who can grant them to you. You’ll have to research and handle this process on your own or with a lawyer’s help. For example, YouTube cannot grant you the rights to use content that has already been uploaded to the site.

Can I use YouTube videos with a CC BY license?

YouTube allows such users to mark their videos with a CC BY license. People can can use these videos for commercial and non-commercial purposes via the YouTube Video Editor. When you make a YouTube video using Creative Commons content, the source video’s title will be automatically attributed under the video player.

Can I include copyright-protected material in my video?

If you plan to include copyright-protected material in your video, you’ll generally need to seek permission to do so first. YouTube cannot grant you these rights and we are unable to assist you in finding and contacting the parties who may be able to grant them to you.