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Online Learning presents some questions about using copyright material, such as: 

• Can I link to a YouTube video?
• How can I make a textbook available to my students online?
• I am recording my lecture, can I include the video I play in class?   

These resources can help you find the answers-  

• Federation Copyright Tool  (requires login)  - a new online resource 
• A printable poster - Copyright for delivering teaching materials guide (PDF) 
• Contact the Copyright Office: copyright@federation.edu.au or 03 5327 9876
• Contact Federation University Library:  acquisitions@federation.edu.au for econtent purchasing requests

Federation University Library and Federation Copyright Office  

Answers: a) Yes, as long as the YouTube content itself isn't infringing.   b) Through Course Readings (generally up to 10%), or as an eTextbook if available, or through special circumstances (e.g. item is out of print). c) It depends - best to pause the lecture recording while the video plays, but it does depend on where the video content is from.   
In each case, for further information please contact copyright@federation.edu.au