Discusses issues and developments during 1977 in photocopying--laws and effects; micropublishing--major publishers and personnel changes; micrographic equipment and processes; microfilm application with descriptions of several types; and publications, research, and professional activities. A bibliography is included. (MBR)

The legislative history of the new copyright law is reviewed and comparisons are made with earlier drafts regarding duration of copyright, works protected, exclusive rights in general, performing and broadcasting rights, compulsory licensing, fair use and photocopying, transfers, and manufacturing requirements. Available from: New York Law School,…

Provisions of the new law cover many issues important to educators, including rights for videotaping TV programs off the air, showing films, copying material for interlibrary loan, performing dramatic or musical works, and especially duplicating printed material for classroom use. The new guidelines are explained briefly. (LBH)

Explains United States copyright law as it concerns the use of photocopies, audiovisual materials, and computer software, with emphasis on new technologies, the gray areas in knowledge about copyrights. (SKC)

A discussion of faculty photocopying of copyrighted course materials criticizes the overuse of the practice, outlines the fair-use provisions of the federal law, and reviews the results of a 1983 lawsuit involving New York University. (MSE)

Discusses five-year review of the issue of library reproduction of copyrighted works mandated by Section 108(i) of Copyright Act of 1976. Highlights include preparation for Register's report (advisory committee, hearings, King Research report, librarian/copyright proprietor meetings); findings; and recommendations (voluntary agreements and…

This discussion of the 1976 Copyright Law highlights the librarian's responsibility, guidelines for interlibrary loan copying published by National Commission on New Technological Uses of Copyrighted Works (CONTU) and the American Library Association Interlibrary Loan Committee, and nonprint materials and copyright. Thirteen references and an…

The impact of the new copyright law, Public Law 94-553, on educational practices and policies is discussed. Areas covered include photocopying, microcopying, phonorecords, computer use, television, radio, and wire service, including CATV. (LBH)

Copyright law and related problems are reviewed historically and specific methods for dealing with it in Great Britain are discussed. Emphasized are ways for handling photocopying for educational and research purposes. (LBH)

Describes the establishment of a national clearinghouse granting off-air videotaping licenses to learning resource centers, libraries, and educational institutions. The Television Licensing Center provides the link between the broadcast of educational programing from commercial and public television and the legal, delayed use of that material in…

Examines the new Copyright Act of 1978, Public Law 94-533. Discusses what can and cannot be reproduced in print materials and in electronic media. Examples are included.

The cases of Williams and Wilkins Co. v. United States and Duchess Music Corp. v. Stern are discussed as examples of unfair court interpretation of copyright law. The first concerns photocopying by NIH and the National Library of Medicine; the second, protection of rights in sound recordings. For journal availability see HE 508 824. (LBH)

Addresses the impact of Canadian Copyright Bill C-60 on educators' and researchers' ability to reproduce materials for study. Explains that the Canadian Reprography Collective (CanCopy) was formed to provide easy legal public access to copyrighted material by issuing blanket licenses. Concludes that cooperation between creators, producers, and…

Special section on fair use and copyright contains three articles: "The Management of Intellectual Property" (Scott Bennett); "The Meaning of Fair Use" (Kenneth Frazier), including electronic infringement and examples of court cases; and "Document Delivery" (Laura N. Gassaway), including copies for primary users,…

The evolution and functions of Australia's Copyright Agency Limited are described. The agency is a copyright collecting organization which collectively administers the rights of authors and publishers whose works are copied in education, and enters into blanket agreements with educational authorities outside the existing statutory license. Some…