As a starting point to your policy-related work, get to know whether there are existing university policies and guidelines in the areas below. When appropriate, consult with relevant stakeholders on these issues.
- Intellectual property policies and employment contractsThese address how creative works created by staff within the scope of employment may be shared with or used by others. Check your college's policies on copyright - opens in a new window and intellectual property. Collective agreements or employment contracts can also affect copyright ownership. Contact your university library if you need more information, since they may be able to direct you to relevant policies and contacts.
- Human resource policy guidelinesThese outline whether or not the creation of certain kinds of work (e.g., learning resources) constitutes part of the job description for staff, and what the implications are for remuneration and promotion purposes.
- ICT policy guidelinesThese address access to and use of appropriate technology and technical support, as well as provision for version control and the storage systems for the institution’s educational resources.
- Materials development and quality assurance policy guidelines These address guidelines on the selection, quality assurance, and copyright clearance of works that may be shared. This category also encompasses library collection development policies, and whether those policies explicitly support OER as part of collection building.
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Text is a derivative of content within A Basic Guide to Open Educational Resources, by Commonwealth of Learning, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.