Re: questions

On Thu, 29 Oct 1998, Paula Jewell <pjewell[_at_]fplc.edu> wrote:
>
> On 10/28/98, Jerry Notaro <notaro[_at_]bayflash.stpt.usf.edu> wrote:
> >
> > Beverly Bowles <bbowles[_at_]hshsl.umaryland.edu> wrote:
> > >
> > > Are there any libraries on the list who take the responsibility
> > > of requesting copyright permission from publishers for materials
> > > being placed or reserve or do you delegate this responsibility to
> > > the faculty member or to another group within the library?
> >
> > I am curious. Why would you need permission from anyone to put
> > materials on reserve in a library?
>
> Even libraries must comply. Fair use does not give unlimited use of
> others' copyrighted materials.

Sure, but when putting books at the disposal of the public, what is the relevant act which touches copyright (besides the possible lending right it such a right exists in the US - does it?)?

Moritz Roettinger
<moritz.roettinger[_at_]dg23.cec.be> Received on Fri Oct 30 1998 - 10:54:24 GMT