FYI -- For all those who work with image licenses, information about new developments by a coalition of photographers' associations....
A new initiative called PLUS (Picture Licensing Universal System) is creating standards for picture rights and licensing terminology, and a universal structure for media types and categories to be used in image licensing interfaces. The PLUS consortium is also experimenting with the development of automated licensing, and, most interesting for museums, is developing an "artist (read: photographer) and licensor registry" to assist users in locating photographers and their associated works. Some of these tools are already available to try out on their web site (http://www.useplus.com/home.asp). Thanks to Maria Pallante (now at the US Copyright Office) for bringing this to my attention... Diane -- Diane M. Zorich Information Management Services for Cultural Organizations 113 Gallup Road Princeton, NJ 08542 USA Voice: 609-252-1606 Fax: 609-252-1607 Email: dzorich at mindspring.com
