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)

Compares the judgment of students and personnel professionals regarding four distinct methods of resume reproduction. Finds a modest difference, students showing slightly more tolerance for poorly reproduced copies. (MS)

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…

Addresses the question of whether interest in downloading into local electronic libraries is a reflection of user needs or is being generated by those who have something to sell. Growth of online services, growth of local computer capacity, purposes of a local electronic library, and sources of data are highlighted. (EJS)

This essay discusses the advantages and limitations of several publishing media--monochrome microforms, online data transmission, and videodiscs. Points to be considered in making a marketable choice as to whether to reproduce material on microform or videodisc are noted. (EJS)

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 use of a computerized credit card system for operating photocopying machines at the University of San Francisco. (JG)

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…

Briefly outlines the history of microreproduction devices and media, their changing role in library environments, and the activities of librarians as users of micrographic materials. The current state of the art and prospects for the future are also discussed, and a reference list is included. (JL)

Controlling copier costs begins with an equipment inventory and a survey of administrators' needs and suggestions. (Author/MLF)

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.