The feature article in this issue of a monthly newsletter of the California Video Resource Project (CVRP) concerns the video art component of the San Francisco Art Festival. Other articles discuss: (1) the use of videotaped interviews to assist candidates preparing to apply for positions as librarians; (2) a conference concerning the use of…

Several reports were considered at the second meeting of the National Commission on New Technological Uses of Copyrighted Works (CONTU). A proposed study to collect data on the present status and extent of photocopying (sponsored by the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science (NCLIS) ) was presented and its eventual usefulness to…

The federal laws and regulations that presently apply to cable television are comprehensively discussed in this lengthy report. The report has been designed as a guide and reference book for state and local officials, cable operators, and citizen groups. It presents a complete discussion of the 1972 Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Report…

The new law adds little to the substantive rights currently enjoyed by the sound recording industry against unauthorized duplication and does not disturb decisional law favorable to the industry. Statutory definitions and the scope of rights granted are presented. For journal availability see HE 509 045. (LBH)

The Special Libraries Association 1987 conference had the theme "Global Information Access--Expanding Our World." Topics discussed included: information access in the Third World, the value of information professionals, copyright fees and fair use, CD-ROM technology, and military libraries. (EM)

These five papers by speakers at the Small Computers in Libraries 1987 conference include: "Acquiring and Using Shareware in Building Small Scale Automated Information systems" (Samuels); "A Software Lending Collection" (Talab); "Providing Subject Access to Microcomputer Software" (Mitchell); "Interfacing Vendor…

Discusses the position of a media copyright attorney on the classroom use of lawfully obtained, rented feature-film videocassettes. Describes the College of DuPage's radio-based course, "Film as Literature," which depends on student rental access to feature films. (DMM)

Traces the development of library networking over the last 20 years, and examines the current attitude toward an integrated national network. The political and economic problems of the Linked Systems Project are discussed, as well as issues relating to copyright. (10 references) (Author/CLB)

Addresses questions about the copyright on educational media, covering the provisions of the Copyright Act of 1978, guidelines for off-the-air recording, information on the Copyright Royalty Tribunal, new technological copying concerns, and suggestions for community college procedures related to the use of copyrighted materials. (AYC)

Examples of international interinstitutional collaboration in instructional material development and exchange in Canada and Hong Kong are described. Considerations in establishing such collaborative arrangements are outlined, including organizational and technical issues such as support and copyrights. (MSE)

Commemorates this journal's 80th anniversary by providing historical background and comparing issues of early library science with those of today--censorship; library education and administration; technical services; librarian image; copyrights; and outreach programs. Reactions to the founding of the Bulletin of the American Library Association in…

Implications of the 1985 Supreme Court ruling in Harper & Row v Nation Enterprises, dealing with copyright protection in unpublished material include: ownership of copyrighted works prepared by faculty or students, infringement through performance or classroom use of copyrighted works, and application of fair use to classroom and scholarly…

Compares specific aspects of 16mm film and the videocassette that should be considered in making media software and hardware purchase decisions for library media collections: aesthetics and intended audience size, compatibility and format, costs, copyright, market trends, and major advantages and disadvantages. A four-item bibliography is…

A conceptual clarification of the constitutionally protected right of fair use, a resultant reformulation of some basic copyright law principles, and a contribution to the survival of the copyright system itself are discussed. (LBH)

This book is a guide for educators on planning an educational World Wide Web site. The book contains the following chapters: (1) "Why Create School & Educational Web Sites?" including community connections, partnerships with parents, linking to learners and learning, and engaging educators; (2) "How To Get from Idea to Web Site:…