Copyright protects the users, creators and owners of expressive works such as paintings, literature, video and music. It does this by setting the rules governing the reproduction of such works. One of these rules is that in certain circumstances it is lawful to reproduce works (or parts of works) without permission or payment. The purpose of this…

School librarians and educators have specific copyright questions that are often glossed over in larger books on the subject. Now, thanks to best-selling copyright authority Carrie Russell, there's a resource just for them, offering clear guidance for providing materials to students while carefully observing copyright law. Using whimsical…

Intended to help librarians, administrators, and trustees better understand the ramifications of the new copyright law, Public Law 94-553, this brief document asks and answers some of the basic questions concerning compliance with it. Questions answered include: What is the new copyright law? What are the implications for libraries? What is fair…

Provisions of the new copyright law (Public Law 94-553) and its implications for classroom teachers are outlined, with guidelines for educational "fair use" in copying books and periodicals. (MF)

The Copyright Revision Act of 1976 requires that copyright warnings be posted in copying centers. Reproduction of material in excess of fair use is cause of copyright infringement liability. Libraries shall keep records of requests for photocopies of phonorecords or tapes. (JAB)

This pamphlet was prepared by the Association of American Publishers (AAP) and the Authors League to: (1) state their understanding of fair use and library photocopying under Section 107; (2) state their understanding of the library copying privileges granted by Section 108, and the limits it imposes on photocopying by nonprofit libraries; (3)…

Photocopying guidelines for records maintenance and retention for interlibrary photocopying; also a statement on copyright clearance. (JPF)

Attempts to familiarize teachers and others with the major provisions of the new copyright law signed by President Ford on October 19, 1976. (Author/RK)

Basic guidelines for compliance to new federal legislation on copyrights are given. (MJB)

This circular has been published to satisfy requests by librarians and teachers for information concerning responsibilities, obligations, and limitations under the new copyright law. Pertinent sections of the law, plus minimum standards of educational fair use for books, periodicals, and music, and guidelines on interlibrary loan arrangements for…

This document consists of a summary discussion of the relevant sections of the new copyright law--Section 107, fair use, and Section 108, reproduction by libraries and archives--supplementary guidelines for corporate libraries developed by the Association of American Publishers (AAP) and the Authors League, and some of the more frequently asked…

The judicial doctrine of fair use is reviewed and an approach is suggested for making fair use determinations in court cases involving a copyright owner's exclusive rights. For journal availability see HE 509 045. (LBH)

Reports on the analysis of one receiving library's total annual interlibrary loan requests filled by photocopies instead of lending, as related to the copyright law and the National Commission on New Technological Uses of Copyrighted Works (CONTU) guidelines. Alternatives and exemptions are also discussed. (CWM)

The policy and position of the University of Northern Florida's library for compliance with the newly revised Copyright Law of January 1978 is reflected in this document, which serves as official notice to and protection of the library's employees in regard to the law. Summaries of provisions and requirements of the law and methods of compliance,…

"Reserves" are defined as selected writings made available to individual and successive students for educational purposes, subject to sharp time limitations and, usually, to restrictions on physical removal from the library premises. The Library Photocopying and Fair Use sections of the copyright law are discussed in this regard. (LBH)