Copyright
© Copyright and the NHS
This page summarises what is permitted under the current NHS CLA Licence.
NHS staff may copy (photocopy) and scan (digital) from printed journals and books under the terms of the licence.
Please note there are excluded categories and excluded works
For further advice on issues relating to copyright, please contact the library staff.
Printed Books and Journals
Copies must be for NHS staff and for NHS purposes.
Limits on copying:
You may copy up to two articles from a journal issue (more if it is a thematic issue).
~ This should be no more than 5% of the journal issue.
One chapter from a book
~ This should be no more than 5% of the total number of pages in the book.
Within these extent limits, multiple copies can be made (e.g. for teaching purposes, meetings, journal clubs, etc).
Single paper copies relating to a patient’s condition or treatment may be made for patients and carers.
Scanned copies may be sent via NHS e-mail but not placed on web sites. Scanned copies can be used in PowerPoint presentations.
You should always acknowledge the source of your copies.
No copies may be made from newspapers
Electronic works
You should:
Only download and print material for the purposes of private study and non–commercial research.
Always check copyright notices on websites.
Ask permission if you want to make more than one copy.
Not copy images or any other electronic media without permission.
e-journals are covered by publisher licences, and generally you may only print out an article once.
Copyright poster
A copyright poster must be displayed next to any photocopier and scanner within the NHS.
Book Renewals
If you are unable to reach the library, you can renew your Portsmouth NHS library books online using your SWIMS library card (conditions apply).
Use the following Guide to understand how to renew your library books online.
If you need help...
Contact the Library.
Telephone:
023 9228 6039 or (7700) 6039
Email: Library.qah@porthosp.nhs.uk