We needed to replace a single volume in our copy of Dancing as well. When I could not find it available for purchase, I contacted Grauer directly. She expressed disappointment that the series was out of distribution, and offered to duplicate the episode, on DVD, for us.
Unfortunately, we never received the duplicate. I did not pursue, however, as the entire "Dancing" series is included in Alexander Street Press' Critical Video Edition: Dance in Video. http://www.alexanderstreet.com/products/daiv.htm To answer your other questions... The set you found on Amazon is a used set. So it does not meet the conditions set forth in US Copyright law for making a copy: (legally) owned copy, Lost/damaged/stolen/obsolete format, unused copy, at a fair price, after a reasonable search. See: http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap1.html#108 Under US Copyright Law, you can replace your missing copy with a copy (which of course means you have to borrow a copy from someone else to get a good master to copy) If a VHS copy there are no restrictions on it's use. If you copy in DVD, which is a digital format, you may make up to 3 copies. But under the terms of the law you cannot distribute those copies outside of the Library. (I know some readers of this list disagree with that portion of the law) (2) any such copy or phonorecord that is reproduced in digital format is not otherwise distributed in that format and is not made available to the public in that format outside the premises of the library or archives. While your one tape is damaged, in my interpretation duplicating the rest of the series is questionable as VHS is not yet obsolete (Close, and on it's last legs, but not dead yet! - Cue the chorus from Spamalot!) Hope this information helps. Let the flames begin! -- deg farrelly, Full Librarian Arizona State University PO Box 37100 Phoenix, Arizona 85069-7100 Phone: 602.543.8522 Email: deg.farre...@asu.edu ********** Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 08:45:25 -0500 From: "Grant, Tyra" <tgr...@ku.edu> Subject: [Videolib] "Dancing" created by Rhonda Grauer I'm posting for our Music and Dance Library: they are seeking a DVD version of "Dancing", created by Rhonda Grauer, a 7 tape set, issued by RM Arts. They can replace the 7-vol series via Amazon for $160 although only volume 7, an annual favorite of one faculty member, needs replacing. 1) Is there a DVD version of this set? 2) If not, and we consider replacing the whole set excessive because we do not need the whole set, can we create an access copy from our vol. 7 for KU use only or are we legally obliged to purchase the whole set? 3) If we have to purchase the whole set, can we then, knowing volume 7 will likely wear out again, create an access copy in order to preserve the original? VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
