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 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)

The British Library Lending Division, Boston Spa, Yorkshire, operates an overseas photocopy service based on its comprehensive collection of native publications. (Author/PF)

Photocopying guidelines for records maintenance and retention for interlibrary photocopying; also a statement on copyright clearance. (JPF)

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…

Procedures are discussed for the creation, use, and retention of a form for interlibrary loans which meets the requirements of the new copyright laws. A facsimile of the revised interlibrary loan form is included. (MBR)

Since the government supports research and publication for the benefit of the public, this information should be disseminated at a minimum cost with maximum accessibility, at no extra profit to the publisher. Fiscal implications relate higher costs of publications to library budgetary limitations as basic reasons for subscription cuts. (Author)

This circular has been published to satisfy requests by librarians and teachers for information concerning responsibilities, obligations, and limitations under the new copyright law. Pertinent sections of the law, plus minimum standards of educational fair use for books, periodicals, and music, and guidelines on interlibrary loan arrangements for…

Reports on the analysis of one receiving library's total annual interlibrary loan requests filled by photocopies instead of lending, as related to the copyright law and the National Commission on New Technological Uses of Copyrighted Works (CONTU) guidelines. Alternatives and exemptions are also discussed. (CWM)

The policy and position of the University of Northern Florida's library for compliance with the newly revised Copyright Law of January 1978 is reflected in this document, which serves as official notice to and protection of the library's employees in regard to the law. Summaries of provisions and requirements of the law and methods of compliance,…

This final report includes legal, regulatory, and statutory recommendations based upon three years of data collection, hearings, and analysis of computer-related and photocopying issues. Two major computer-related issues are addressed--the creation of new works with computer assistance, and use of copyrighted works in conjunction with computers.…

Discussion of problems of interlibrary loan services highlights high prices, confusing terminology, poor invoicing practices, and restrictions on lending. Two tables show charges for lending/photocopying and number of items loaned in selected private and public university libraries in 1974/75 and 1983/84. Twenty-six references are listed.…

Provides an overview of the legal nature of copyright, its history, and present status. Current issues of concern to information professionals are then discussed, including reproduction and distribution of copyrighted material, interlibrary loans, the "Five-Year Review" of the current law, technology, nonprint materials, and databases.…

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…

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)