This article contains a call for active participation by all segments of the library and educational community in the Williams and Wilkins controversy and in the effort to achieve appropriate copyright revision. (Author)

Discusses the copyright law of 1978 as to what is protected and what can be fairly used. Lists the seven categories of authorship that are covered by the law. (JOW)

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…

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…

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)

Some excerpts from an interview with a McGraw-Hill representative concerning copyright laws and the industry attitude towards copyright violators. (AK)

Examines the ethical implications both of the copying of copyrighted material and the holding of a copyright, and proposes a code of ethics for librarians, teachers, and copyright proprietors. Journal availability: see EA 511 887. (IRT)

Presents the case for library photocopying. (PF)

A brief, general expose on the history and current status of copying commercial mass media. (HB)

Summarizes the testimony of a group of prominent authors before a Congressional committee dealing with copyright revision. (PF)