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Can I use a scanner to make an electronic copy of an article or chapter in a book?

April 26, 2017Article book Chapter copy electronic scanner

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Can I use a scanner to make an electronic copy of an article or chapter in a book?

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The important criterion is how you use the item. The fair dealing exemption in the Copyright Act would probably cover making a personal copy for study. It would probably not cover scanning the article and then posting it online or distributing it by email.