Apply for this licence
To make copies of newspaper and magazine content for teaching purposes, you generally need a licence from NLA Media Access Limited. This can be purchased via the Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA).
Making copies can include photocopying, faxing, scanning and emailing.
An educational licence permits you to make copies from:
- UK national and regional newspapers and certain magazines
- newspaper websites and certain magazines
- certain specialist and foreign titles
It permits you to:
- use an overhead projector to project newspaper content onto a screen
- include newspaper content in study literature
- receive and distribute newspaper content from a public relations or press cuttings agency
The application form can be found at Education Licences: NLA Media Access
Exemptions
You do not need to apply for this licence if you are licensed directly with the applicable publisher(s) represented by NLA Media Access Limited. Search or see full list of publishers represented by the NLA.
Conditions
Licences are subject to certain conditions (for example, keeping records of the number of copies made and making these available for inspection by the NLA on request).
Processing timeline
Applications will be processed in a timely fashion.
Fines and penalties
If you make copies of newspaper and certain magazines’ content without a licence, you are infringing copyright and could be sued for damages.