You seem to be putting words in my mouth if the below reply is directed to my comment. I do agree that the world would be a better place if everyone had a clear understanding of all copyright law. I applaud ACRL taking a step in that direction. My concern is an overly aggressive interpretation of Fair Use does threaten content owners.
On Feb 6, 2012, at 9:00 AM, videolib-requ...@lists.berkeley.edu wrote: > From: Patricia Aufderheide <pauf...@american.edu> > Date: February 6, 2012 8:39:10 AM CST > To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu > Subject: Re: [Videolib] ACRL Best Practices > Reply-To: pauf...@american.edu, videolib@lists.berkeley.edu > > > Thank you for noticing that fair use does not threaten content owners. > Indeed, most of us are content owners, after all. One of the benefits of > having clear understandings at the level of professional practice about fair > use is that it reduces marketplace friction, and makes it easier for content > holders to clearly identify when uses might reasonably exceed fair use. At > the same time, fair use enables content creation at every point. You couldn't > have documentary film or journalism without it, and those are communities > that are legitimately and correctly passionate about ownership rights. > > On Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 4:12 PM, Bob Norris <b...@filmideas.com> wrote: > Three cheers to Gary for sticking up for the content owners. > Bob > Film Ideas, Inc. > > On Jan 30, 2012, at 2:55 PM, videolib-requ...@lists.berkeley.edu wrote: >> >> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >> than "Re: Contents of videolib digest..." >> Today's Topics: >> >> 1. Re: ACRL Best Practices (ghand...@library.berkeley.edu) >> >> From: ghand...@library.berkeley.edu >> Date: January 30, 2012 10:50:13 AM CST >> To: pauf...@american.edu, videolib@lists.berkeley.edu >> Subject: Re: [Videolib] ACRL Best Practices >> Reply-To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu >> >> >> Thanks, Pat (and thanks again for spearheading the development of these >> guidelines) >> >> I am a still a bit concerned about the e-reserves section--the limitations >> and enhancements not withstanding.
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