This September 29, 1976, report of the joint Senate-House of Representatives Conference Committee contains the amended text of a proposed new copyright law. An explanation of the specific points of conflict in the House and Senate versions of the bill and the resolutions suggested by the Conference Committee are appended. As reported out of the…

Includes the pertinent sections of the current copyright revision bill. (PF)

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)

Article describes the techniques of transferring a crayon drawing from sandpaper onto white paper. (GB)

How does a recent library school graduate appointed to supervise the photoduplication department in a university library familiarize himself with the duties of the position and with the field of reprography in general? A checklist of twenty areas is offered as a guide to the novice. (7 references) (Author)

Particular trends examined are: (1) micropublishing; (2) microform research; (3) copyright and other legislation; (4) publication on microforms; (5) products, equipment and services and (6) professional activities. (MF)

Reports results of tests conducted by Buyers Laboratory, Inc., on 15 photocopiers manufactured by A. B. Dick, Canon, Minolta, Mita, Pitney Bowes, Royal, Savin, Sharp, 3M, and Xerox. Included for each product are general information and specifications, test observations (e.g., ease of use, copying speed, warm-up time) and general appraisal. (EJS)

Photo-tracing, or drawing on tracing paper, is an excellent technique for producing quality line drawings from photographs providing the same quality results as photosketching with some distinct advantages, such as simplicity, low expense, and immediate use of the drawing. (CMV)

Reports on the relation between interlibrary loan photocopying and the copyright guideline limits as suggested by the National Commission on New Technological Uses of Copyrighted Works (CONTU) for the proviso portion of the 1976 Copyright Law Subsection 108(g)(2) using data from a major scientific research library for 1976, 1977, and 1st quarter…

Copyright owners have an exclusive right to reproduce their work. However, infringement on those rights may be excused under the fair use doctrine that allows copying by educators and others providing guidelines are followed. (JOW)

Discusses four new book photocopiers and major equipment factors--paper, toner, ultraviolet light, and machine design--that should be considered in preservation photocopying. An approach for selecting a copier is suggested. The appendix includes a table of specification data for the copiers and a checklist for copier evaluation. (25 references)…

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Effective, "schoolwide" inclusion ensures the best outcomes for all students--but how can school teams knock down the barriers to inclusion and make sure it's happening across all classrooms? This concise book gives principals and other school leaders the solution they've been waiting for: a clear framework for leading inclusion efforts,…

A discussion of what the new law now in Congress could mean to educational television users. (Author)