Study on Copyright Anxiety in the Canadian Higher Education Sector

Amanda Wakaruk, Copyright and Scholarly Communications Librarian at the University of Alberta, is helping to lead a study on the topic of Copyright Anxiety in the Canadian Higher Education Sector.

To participate, people can access an online survey. The survey closes on August 11, 2023:

"The aim of this research is to explore levels of copyright anxiety across the Canadian higher education sector, and determine the extent to which copyright law inhibits innovative research and teaching practice. The research will compare Canadian responses with those in the United Kingdom to investigate the extent to which legal and cultural differences impact copyright anxiety as a phenomenon."

"By completing this 26-question survey, you are consenting to participate in this study. This should take about 5-10 minutes. At any time during the study you can withdraw by simply closing the form before submitting your responses.  Submission of this survey will indicate your consent."

The research is being conducted in collaboration with City University of London and the University of Oxford.

There is more information available on the project website.