Regulations Governing the photocopying in Map Library

(a) All maps, plans and photographs are subject to copyright protection where applicable. Reproduction in any form or media using all or part of these products without prior permission of the copyright holder is not allowed. Therefore, those using the copying machine in the Map Library should understand that they do so in such a manner which will not involve any breach of copyright.

(b) Any copying of copyrighted materials without the express permission of the copyright holder must be kept within the scope of fair dealing for the purposes of reference, research or private study under the copyright legislation currently in force in Hong Kong.

(c) In cases involving reproduction of multiple copies of maps, it is recommended that users first obtain copyright permission from map producers with information such as title, nature, and format of materials used, name of applicant, reference numbers of maps or photos to be reproduced and the size of extract measured from the original and print-run quantity. The permission for reproduction is normally given on payment of a prescribed copyright fee and inclusion of an acknowledgment in the publication.

(d) If these copyright guidelines are not followed, users may render themselves liable to legal action for breach of copyright.

Please consult Hong Kong Laws on "Fair dealing" of Research and private study
Hong Kong e-Legislation - Chapter 528, Cap. 528 COPYRIGHT ORDINANCE, Section 38

(https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap528!en@2016-05-27T00:00:00)