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Peter, Since the law if a bit or very different in every country then I can't imagine too many knowing the international situation. Generally linking to another website doesn't have any major copyright implications if you follow some simple guidelines. Don't frame their content with your own, usually best to open a new tab or window to go to the linked site. That way you are not implying in anyway that the material is yours. As best to your knowledge only link to sites that appear reputable, recommend not linking to sites for copyright purposes that are openly infringing copyright. It is usually good practice to also let the webmaster of that site know you are linking to them. Linking is good, because you are not trying to copy the material, for copyright purposes this is good. Happy linking. Vanessa

What are the copyright issues involved in making a link on your own educational website to someone else's website? Does anyone really KNOW what the international situation is?

Thanks Sue - the videos from Smart Copying are really useful.

The issue of Copyright and the appropriate teaching to students about Copyright leads to many interesting discussions..... especially the perception that if it is on the web it is free for all. The BBC reported today http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/7283926.stm about schools getting billed for use of images on school websites...link. In Australia Smart Copying http://www.smartcopying.edu.au/guidelines/index.html is a valuable resource for schools.