The Library has subscribed to “Entertainment Use Rights” licenses with Audio Cine and Criterion, allowing broader viewing than just classroom use. This can include movie nights and other non-educational events for UNBC student clubs, student associations, departments and other UNBC groups.

You may show videos for non-educational purposes if: 

• The film is covered by the Audio Cine or Criterion licenses. Use the search bars on the websites to see if your desired film is included.
• The film is free. Charity uses are allowed, but only if cost is purely by donation. 
• The primary audience is UNBC students, staff or faculty
• Any advertising targets the university (Campus media, not off-campus)
• A legally obtained physical copy of the film is used. This includes DVD, Blu-Ray, or VHS. The video can be bought or borrowed, including from a library. Pirated copies are not permitted. Ask ITS about equipment for playing the film.

Streaming from Disney+, Netflix, Prime, Youtube Premium, or other commercial subscription services is not permitted.

The Criterion license covers indoor and outdoor campus screenings. For the Audio Cine collection, if you want an outdoor screening, please contact the Library Copyright office. Not all film studios in that collection allow for outdoor screenings, so payment may be necessary. 

Anything else is not covered and separate entertainment rights will need to be purchased or acquired. Please contact Library Copyright for assistance arranging this. 

The office of Graduate Studies oversees Theses, Dissertations and Defendable Projects. Information is available on their website.
Some tools to help you write your thesis are available through the Academic Success Centre. 

Copyright Information for your Thesis, Dissertation or Project

• You own the copyright to your Thesis.
• The graduate office will submit your Thesis to the UNBC Institutional Repository on your behalf.
• You should seek permission for each if your thesis contains (*Note: this list is not exhaustive):
  • Images that have been obtained from copyrighted sources (tables, figures, maps, graphs, photos, screenshots, drawings, logos, video screen captures, etc.) 
  • Long quotations or excerpts from any one source. 
  • Articles or parts of articles that you wrote and previously published if you no longer retain copyright.
  • Material co-authored with others, as each co-author shares in the copyright and must consent for you to publish your shared work.
  • Scripts and recordings of any performance
  • Translations of copyrighted works
  • Testing instruments such as standardized tests, questionnaires, forms, and surveys. 
• You should keep copies of any emails or websites that give you permission. Keep a copy of the webpage, as links may break or disappear. The best possible proof of permission is a completed Permission to Use Copyrighted Material form. Originals are always best. 

How to obtain permission

1. Identify the copyright owner (usually the publisher or author)
2. Contact the individual and ask for permission. You can use the Copyright Request form below.
3. For commercial owners, check the Copyright Clearance Center (CCC). 
   • Select “Pay-Per-Use Options”, “Republish or display content”, “Thesis/Dissertation”.  After completing the form identifying the content you wish to use, you’ll create a CCC account and will be provided with a confirmation/license.  Typically the cost will be reflected as $0.00 for this type of permission.
4. If you cannot obtain permission through the CCC, contact the publisher directly. Look for links that say "Rights and Permissions" or something similar and read through the website to determine the correct method for requesting permission.