Re: class use policy

In message <9403101902.AA05997[_at_]a.cni.org> writes:
> Prof. Labuza presents a most unfortunate dilemma involving photocopying
> an extensive portion of a textbook with permission--but with permission
> he can no longer document. His obvious concern is a records management
> one: he now knows that he should have retained all records granting him
> the permission. For how long? For at least the length of the statute
> of limitations after the last possible use of the materials. The
> statute of limitations is three years (Copyright Act, section 507).
> The last possible use: Who knows? He has copied the materials for
> years, and may do so for years to come. He may have to keep the records
> for three years after retirement.
>
> What should he do now? He has two choices. First, a license (which a
> permission is) need not be in writing, so he can make the copies himself
> or take it to a willing copy shop and rely on his good word in the event
> of infringement allegations. Second, he can start the process anew,
> explain the circumstances, and hope the publisher kindly gives the
> permission again. Please get in it writing, and this time put the
> letter in your safe deposit box.
>
> Because he has posted all the details (including the publisher's
> name) on this list, and because this list is read by individuals with
> "connections," the publisher probably already knows the events and
> may be waiting to hear from the professor. Despite the bad rap that
> publishers get in the academic world, you may be surprised by the
> cooperation you receive. Please keep the list informed of the
> developments--you present a most fascinating case study.

You are correct, the University was able to contact the publisher and stated the case and now we have another hard copy of a permission to copy for all future courses. Thanks for your response as well as Commerce Clearing House for their permission.

Dr Ted Labuza, Assoc. Dean of the Graduate School         Voice 612-625-7368
Professor of Food Science and Technology                    Fax 612-626-7431
University of Minnesota
301 Johnston Hall, Minneapolis MN 55455           tplabuza[_at_]maroon.tc.umn.edu

There is no such thing as a poverty of time, there is a poverty of being able to say NO!!! Received on Fri Mar 11 1994 - 22:40:22 GMT