A producer's study of the obstacles in copyright clearance. (Author)

A discussion of a case whereby substantial damages, if not criminal proceedings, will sanction, according to circumstances, both television organizations and those who in certain conditions distribute their programs by wire or communicate them to the public. (Author/HB)

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…

This official publication contains a series of 48 questions and answers about copyright in Canada, as well as a list of the Canadian copyright rules. Written in both English and French, it provides sample copyright registration forms for both published and unpublished works. (FM)

The historical and legal background of the Federal Copyright Law with special implications for education was studied within five general areas of concern. The areas included: (1) historical development, (2) copyright revision issues, (3) principles of copyright law embodied in state and Federal statutes, (4) decisions of the courts pertaining to…

The contents of this publication of the United States copyright law include: (1) prefatory note; (2) Constitutional provision respecting copyright; (3) Copyright Law of the United States of America (Title 17, United States Code); (4) schedule of laws reported by Act of July 30, 1947 and (5) parallel reference tables showing disposition of sections…

The basic purpose behind the Paris Conference was to satisfy the practical needs of developing countries for ready access to educational, scientific, and technical works, without weakening the structure and scope of copyright protection offered by developed countries under both the Universal Copyright Convention and the Berne Convention. This…

The preliminary study of the technical and legal aspects of photographic reproduction of copyright works, submitted to the UNESCO General Conference shows that the use of modern methods of reproduction, including photocopying, microform reproduction and analogous procedures, makes it desirable to seek ways of reconciling users' interests with the…

The basic purpose behind the Paris Conference was to satisfy the practical needs of developing countries for ready access to educational, scientific, and technical works, without weakening the structure and scope of copyright protection offered by developed countries under both the Universal Copyright Convention and the Berne Convention. This…

A discussion of what the standard program clearances are and what uses they cover. (Author/HB)

A discussion of the basic application of copyright law to educational uses of media. (HB)

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)

Solutions to concern over computer software copyright infringement include seeking a licensing agreement with the software publisher or negotiating with a supplier for discounts on multiple copies of a program. The best sourcebook for guidance is "Software Quality and Copyright: Issues in Computer-Assisted Instruction," by Virginia Helm. (DCS)

Databases receive their copyright protection (or lack of protection) under several provisions in the copyright act, including the provisions on public domain, compilations, derivative works, and original works. Application of fair use to copyrighted databases centers on downloading; protection for locally produced databases can be secured.…