Jeanne Little
Rod Library University of Northern Iowa On 10/20/2010 12:39 PM, ghand...@library.berkeley.edu wrote:
Heeeey deg VHS to VHS...sorta like copying 8 track to 4 track, no? garyThe restriction to use in the library only pertains to the digital copy (DVD). So if you were to copy a VHS to VHS (tho unlikely) the copy can leave the premises Also, it's important to note that the section permit duplication if an unused copy is not available for purchase. The law does not permit making a DVD copy of a VHS that has not been released on DVD if it is still distributed in VHS. -deg farrelly ********** Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 09:52:09 -0700 Subject: videolib Digest, Vol 35, Issue 46 Question 1: This is totally counter-intuitive (and just plain stupid), but, Section 108 of the copyright law sez that if the title in hand is no longer in distribution or obtainable at fair-market elsewhere (in the same or other formats) you can make a copy. The copy (not the original!!!) is to be used only within the library building. Totally insane! gary handman 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.Gary Handman Director Media Resources Center Moffitt Library UC Berkeley 510-643-8566 ghand...@library.berkeley.edu http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/MRC "I have always preferred the reflection of life to life itself." --Francois Truffaut 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.
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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.
