I disagree with Gary's comment about loaning. The provisions of Section 108 limiting use to within the library applies to * digital * copies.
108 Section (a) (c), "or to distribute such copy or phonorecord, under the conditions specified by this section, if ‹ " 108 Section (c) (2) any such copy or phonorecord that is reproduced in * digital format * is not made available to the public in that format outside the premises of the library or archives in lawful possession of such copy. Emphasis added Since Kim asked about loaning VHS copies of 16mm titles, it is my opinion that Section 108 allows an ILL -- deg farrelly Arizona State University P.O. Box 871006 Tempe, AZ 85287 Phone: 480.965.1403 Email: deg.farre...@asu.edu >The other requirement is that the replacement be used within the library >building (depending on whom you talk to--which lawyer--this stricture may >(MAY)be interpreted as allowing loan for use elsewhere on campus (BE >QUIET, JESSICA)). Loaning the replacement would, I think, be skating and >falling thru very thin ice, however. > >gary handman > > >>Hi all, >> >>Our collections contains a small number of VHS tapes we've transferred >>from 16mm films, using Section 108. We received an Interlibrary Loan >>request today for one of these 16mm films, but I want to send out the VHS >>copy. I don't immediately see anything in 108 that would prevent us from >>ILLing the VHS copy, but though I'd pose this as a question for the list. >> >>Thanks! >> >>Kim Stanton 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.