Discusses the views of educators, librarians, and publishers concerning the library photocopying provision of a copyright bill pending before the House of Representatives. Objections have been raised against a section which prohibits concerted reproduction of multiple copies of a work and systematic copying and distribution of single or multiple…

Presented in question-and-answer format, the fact sheet provides educators with general information on photocopying and offset printing processes and offers specific tips for saving money on printing and reproduction. The first section addresses the use of photocopying, describes instances when photocopying is most economic, and discusses…

This report provides a list of 26,654 Level 3 documents, i.e., documents that have been announced in Resources in Education (RIE) which the authors have not granted ERIC permission to reproduce in either microfiche (Level 2) or microfiche or paper copy (Level 1). These documents are neither included in the ERIC Microfiche Collection nor available…

School principals are informed of their responsibilities concerning the Copyright Law of 1976 in this brief leaflet. The leaflet begins with a short explanation of the law and of the guidelines developed after the law was enacted. The guidelines have direct implications for the classroom teacher. An outline of the more important concerns, with…

The report tabulates and analyzes responses to two questionnaires returned by 531 (out of 1672) profit and non-profit publishers of 974 (out of 2552) United States scholarly and research journals. Certain categories of periodicals were excluded because they were not believed to ordinarily contain communications useful for scholarly purposes, or…

This pamphlet, written from the point of view of the scholar rather than the librarian, was compiled to help scholars who are inexperienced in the use of manuscripts to overcome the difficulties they face in consulting and using manuscripts for their research. Topics discussed include: locating manuscripts, research from a distance, visiting a…

The first meeting of the National Commission on New Technological Uses of Copyrighted Works (CONTU) established some basic premises and procedures. Commissioners representing various interests concerned with copyright legislation (librarians, publishers, consumers and lawyers) discussed the responsibility of the Commission to review copyright…

This text of Senate Bill 1361, placed before the 93rd session of the United States Congress, proposes a number of revisions in the federal copyright law. The bill defines the terminology of copyright and stipulates exclusive rights in copyrighted works, including print materials; sound recordings; pictoral, graphic, and scuptural works; and…

Production of transparencies on an overhead projector can be very helpful in improving instruction. Techniques for producing transparencies either by hand or on a copy machine are covered visually in this handbook. Advantages of overhead projection are listed first; then the operation, cleaning, and maintenance of overhead projectors are covered.…

Recognizing that the new copyright law will come into effect during an era of accelerating technological advancements in communications, Congress left certain issues open. Discussed are copyright protection for works of the U.S. government, performing rights in sound recordings, computer uses of copyrighted works, reproduction and distribution by…

Thirteen ideas from the NACUBO-U.S. Steel Foundation "Cost Reduction Incentive Awards" of the past three years are presented. Among them are: Rochester Institute of Technology's employee assistance plan (counseling for drug or alcohol abuse or family or financial problems); and Duke's Consolidation of duplicating services. (Author/LBH)

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)

Reviews electrostatic imaging and xeroradiography techniques in diagnostic radiology. (SL)

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)