Copyright warning – always get permission

Staff across NHS Lanarkshire are being reminded to ensure they have permission to use all copyrighted images and videos.

The use of images and videos are not covered by the organisations copyright licence.

Amanda Minns, head of evidence, said: “Photographs, illustrations or certain images and videos are outside the licensed publications.

“YouTube videos and Google images may not be owned by the publisher and/or creator of the digital resource. The general rule is that you should always seek permission to re-use anything where you are unsure who owns it.”

Knowledge Services run a permission service that seeks permissions from authors/publishers and rights holders.  To use this service, email libraries@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.

 

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