Explores several issues involving provisions of the Australian copyright law that allow for "fair dealing for the purpose of research and study" in the use of copyrighted materials. Discusses liability of libraries for improper oversight of illegal photocopying of books and other copyrighted materials. Reviews recent efforts to improve…

The kit and flyer examine library photocopy operations, including services, personnel, equipment, and financial management practices by member institutions of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL). To find out about these operations, ARL surveyed its 112 members, and received 93 replies. Forty-nine academic libraries (58%) described their…

This guide explains how the United Kingdom Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 affects librarians and information workers in professional bodies and charitable organizations, and offers guidance on interpreting the main provisions of the law. The guide begins by providing definitions, clarifying what materials are subject to copyright, the…

The House Committee on the Judiciary reports favorably on a proposed amendment to a bill (H.R. 4412) to amend Title 17 of the U.S. Code relating to fair use of copyrighted works. The committee recommends passage of the bill to the effect that Section 107 of Title 17 be amended by adding at the end the following: "The fact that a work is…

The guidelines contained in this book are taken from studies published by UNESCO's Records and Archives Management Program (RAMP) between 1981 and 1987. Each set of guidelines is accompanied by an introduction to provide chronological or methodological context. The guidelines are titled as follows: (1) "The Use of Sampling Techniques in the…

A one-page copyright policy adopted by the Board of Education of Carmel Clay Schools, Carmel, Indiana, is accompanied by guidelines for the use of copyrighted materials designed for the use of school staff members. Following a general discussion of copyright, the guidelines include discussions of the following topics: (1) computer software; (2)…

This statement of principles embodies a general approach to the nature and objectives of preservation and conservation work relating to library materials. It does not aim to provide a comprehensive list of detailed methods and practices, but is intended to establish a responsible attitude toward preservation and conservation by librarians. The…

Guidelines issued separately by the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) and the American Library Association (ALA) concerning the fair use of copyrighted materials are presented. In addition, a UW memo is presented that covers background information on the Copyright Law and multiple copy reproduction of copyrighted materials for classroom use.…

This report presents the results of a study of the amount of photocopying of library materials by library staff in United States libraries. A national survey was conducted from a sample of public, academic, special, and federal libraries to determine the annual volume of photocopying undertaken for interlibrary loans, local users, and intrasystem…

This report presents the results of a survey conducted to analyze the factors constituting information records management in business offices located in Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia. Seventy-one percent of 142 randomly selected companies of various sizes responded to mailed questionnaires, and two companies were selected for on-site visits.…

The 1976 general revision of the United States copyright law (Public Law 94-553) sets limits on what copyrighted materials may be copied, under what conditions, and for what purposes. This handbook presents some highlights of the new law that are of particular interest to teachers and librarians and responds to questions that teachers and…

In preparation for compliance with the new Copyright Act effective in January 1978, the photocopy regulations of the Act were examined and the effects of these regulations on library photocopying services were assessed. The literature concerned with the controversy over the photocopying of copyrighted works, the "fair use" doctrine, and…

Benefits which working with microfilm-forms (roll film, microfiche, or aperture card) offer for archives, libraries, and documentation centers are presented, as well as means (processes, instruments, materials) which can be employed in the field of microfilm technology for UNESCO's international information exchange in education, medicine, the…

In a brief introduction, this guide identifies some of the career opportunities open to competent airbrush artists and indicates the most frequent users (technical illustrators, photo retouchers, commercial artists and designers) of the airbrush technique. The guide includes objectives for teaching airbrush, equipment and materials needed,…

The first portion of the guidelines discusses the need to train educational technicians for the field of communications (including education, instructions, industrial organizations or agencies), in order to meet changing educational techniques and the increasing number of resources for learning. A detailed curriculum guide is presented for a…