The first meeting of the National Commission on New Technological Uses of Copyrighted Works (CONTU) established some basic premises and procedures. Commissioners representing various interests concerned with copyright legislation (librarians, publishers, consumers and lawyers) discussed the responsibility of the Commission to review copyright legislation. The basic objectives of the Commission were to assure access to information, while protecting the rights of copyright owners. The meeting focused on the uses of new technology [such as computers] to store and reproduce copyrighted works, photocopying, and the fair use doctrine. Action also was taken on rules meeting rules, budgets, appointment of an executive director, enaction of subpoena powers, and arrangements for future meetings. (LS)