I understand I have to abide by copyright with material written and/or created by others. But Im fine if I use my own commercially published materials, right?
Wrong! Oddly, unless you specify explicitly that you wish to retain copyright in the contract you sign (even for articles) you DO NOT hold copyright (and yes, must ask for permission). Some (not many) publishers will hold copyright on something like an article for three months (or for some specified duration) and then let if revert to he author/creator. This will, however, be spelled out in the contract. Faculty need to be aware that the vast majority of contracts give all rights to the publisher. Exceptions are found but these are generally case-specific. As more authors require this, it will change. For now, however, if you wish full creative control, you must specify that before the intellectual creation is published. Do bear in mind that publishers are most reluctant to do this. An author who requires this may well be looking for another publisher. It may not be biting the hand that feeds you but it’s heartless enough.
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