Re: Discussion in Proceedings Volume

On Mon, Aug 09, 1999, Paul Gough <paul.gough[_at_]po.state.ct.us> wrote:
>
> I am currently working on a proceedings volume to be published and
> copyrighted by an educational institution. I am sending copyright
> release forms to all authors of articles. The volume would be sold.
>
> My question is where discussion is reported verbatim from a transcript
> of tapes, do I need copyright releases to publish these or would use
> of questions and responses and comments made orally be considered
> "fair use" and not require any sort of release? The discussion
> followed presentation of the papers at the conference.

I would be more concerned about the accuracy of the transcription and the potential for someone to misspeak, creating an unfair impression. Any speaker who is unhappy with your product may assert all sorts of claims.

Why not circulate the discussion transcript for approval and include a simple statement of permission to publish it in your reply form?

Best wishes,

Albert Henderson
Editor, PUBLISHING RESEARCH QUARTERLY
<70244.1532[_at_]compuserve.com> Received on Thu Aug 12 1999 - 11:01:55 GMT