Discusses national differences, natural justice, and protection of tangible expressions in the copyright law and tactical and practical considerations regarding the legal aspects of author compensation for library lending. Special problems for public lending rights legislation (PLR) in the U.S. are cited. Eighteen references are provided. (CHC)

Describes the situations of seven European nations who presently have public lending right (PLR) systems--Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, The Netherlands, and the German Federal Republic. PLR issues in Europe are also discussed. Thirty-six references are listed. (CHC)

Describes the public lending right (PLR) situations in New Zealand and Australia, the only two countries in the South Pacific region to adopt a system of remuneration for authors whose works are circulated by libraries, and discusses its adoption in each country. The 76 references listed include interviews and letters. (CHC)

Describes the public lending right (PLR) situation in the United Kingdom, including the origin and evolution of the campaign for author remuneration for library lending, the current status of PLR, and a look to the future. Eighty-five references are provided. (CHC)