The APS publishes resources for a range of audiences, from the public, to practitioners and other professionals, governments, policymakers, academics and researchers. Publications that are free to APS members can be accessed via the membership portal (psychology.org.au).
You can apply for copyright permission to use or reproduce our member resources in a range of contexts, from university courses to professional settings and in textbooks or other publications.
You must seek permission from the APS for the reproduction of any part of APS publications, including journals, InPsych, and online resources if it is for anything other than personal use.
In particular, it is important to apply for copyright permission if you want to reproduce content published by the APS prior to reproducing the material. ‘Reproduction’ in this sense covers both hardcopy reproduction as well as uploading content to a server/system with password access or other access restrictions.
The key areas for which you need to apply for copyright are:
• reproduction for class study
• reproduction of publications sold by the APS (e.g., APS Code of Ethics)
• reproduction of works for inclusion in textbooks, or other sources published for the intention of profit.
The APS may, at its discretion, grant permission for the reproduction or modification of the format of its works for a fee, determined on a case-by-case basis, following receipt of a request.
APS information or ‘tip sheets’ can’t be reproduced, but you can create a link from your own website to the relevant section of the APS website for access.
You can request copyright via our online copyright permission request form (bit.ly/3tyGSLg).
Find out more about the copyright process at the APS: bit.ly/3bdMpR5