Making CDs for gifts

Merry Christmas everyone:

I have never posted to this list even though I have been on it for a few years. I have a question; I am almost certain I know the answer, but I need proof or verification. I am a paraprofessional in a library and not a lawyer, so if responses could be posted in laymen's terms, I would appreciate it. More and more I know of and hear of people who record various artists' songs on CDs and give them as gifts to friends, relatives, students and co-workers. For instance, one person copied around 15 Christmas melodies recorded by professional artists and gave them away as Christmas gifts. Another person, a teacher, copied contemporary religious songs and gave a CD to each student in her class.

My understanding is that a person may make three copies of a purchased CD for their own use. Copying music, even if it is to give away, infringes on copyright law. Am I right?

Sue Received on Fri Dec 21 2001 - 15:13:03 GMT