Answered By: Matt Laidlow
Last Updated: Feb 10, 2026     Views: 79

How do license agreements work when copying musical works or sound recordings?


Digital versions of musical works available through the MRU Library are subject to licenses.
 

While these licenses are often flexible for classroom use, it is important to review the terms to see if there are limitations in how these works may be copied, distributed, or performed.
 

This information can be found under Permitted Uses in the searched item’s description. 
 

 

Personal licenses give you access to musical works or sound performances from subscription musical services, such as Apple Music or Spotify.

These license agreements only allow you to play music in a private setting, such as your home. Musical works from these services cannot be played in an educational setting.

These contracts override user rights under the Copyright Act, meaning that neither you nor your students may use or perform works obtained through subscription services.

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