Re: [ha-Safran]: Cassette tapes

There is also an exception for libraries to copy material for archival purposes (section 107). I would recommend contacting counsel for your institution. Yakov --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association

Re: [ha-Safran]: Cassette tapes

There are much newer copywright laws and they are much more stringent. As religious organizations I'd suggest caution here - I think we shouldn't stretch things... be sure to get a written statement from a copywright attorney, specifically addressing lending from a library. Kathy ---

RE: [ha-Safran]: Cassette tapes

I like that idea of a session about copyright law and discussing these issues - perhaps a panel. If not Montreal, maybe LA. Toby --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL)

[ha-Safran]: A Note from the AJL President

Hello. Big changes are in store for our AJL Newsletter. Starting with the first issue of 2011, we will be switching from paper to electronic publishing of the Newsletter. In addition, we will be separating the News section from the Reviews section. The Council voted on this following weeks

[ha-Safran]: Software for a small Holocaust collection

I have left my position at the Tycher Library in Dallas, and have the task of cataloging a Holocaust collection at a local university that will probably never exceed 3,000-5,000 items (books and DVDs). I would appreciate some recommendations for software programs for this size collection.

[ha-Safran]: Copyright Laws

The Slavic studies librarians have done a lot of work in the copyright area with particular application to non-US materials. Best people to contact would be Janice Pilch of the Univ of Illinois and ALA, and Michael Brewer of Arizona State. Anyone who wants can get in touch with me off-list for