[Publib] audiobooks and legality question

[Dusty Gres]

According to Circular 21, US Copyright Office, Reproduction of Copyrighted
Works by Educators and Librarians 

 

http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ21.pdf

 

D. Reproduction by Librarians and Archives

108. Limitations on exclusive rights (c) The right of reproduction under
this section applies

to a copy or phonorecord of a published work duplicated in

facsimile form solely for the purpose of replacement of a

copy or phonorecord that is damaged, deteriorating, lost,

or stolen, if the library or archives has, after a reasonable

effort, determined that an unused replacement cannot be

obtained at a fair price. (pg. 12)

 

I'm not an attorney, and it is always best to consult one when in doubt, but
I should think that the important line would be: "if the library or archives
has, after a reasonable effort, determined that an unused replacement cannot
be obtained at a fair price."

 

 

Dusty Gres

Director

Ohoopee Regional Library System

610 Jackson Street

Vidalia, GA 30474

http://www.ohoopeelibrary.org

"Common sense and a sense of humor are the same thing, moving at different
speeds.
A sense of humor is just common sense, dancing."
William James

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From: publib-bounces at webjunction.org [mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org]
On Behalf Of George Hazelton
Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 10:23 AM
To: 'Sue Kamm'; 'Joshua J. Carlson'; publib at webjunction.org
Subject: RE: [Publib] audiobooks and legality question

 

Let me guess . this person was selling a product competing with Playaways?
Ms. Kamm is right, consult an attorney, but I'd guess that the average
attorney isn't well versed on copyright law.

 

(Note new phone numbers)

 

George Hazelton

Assistant Director

Henry County Public Library System

1001 Florence McGarity Pkwy

McDonough, GA 30252

Phone: 678-432-5353

FAX: 678-432-6153

email: grhazelton at mail.henry.public.lib.ga.us

 

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From: publib-bounces at webjunction.org [mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org]
On Behalf Of Sue Kamm
Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 10:11 AM
To: Joshua J. Carlson; publib at webjunction.org
Subject: Re: [Publib] audiobooks and legality question

 


Where did your sales rep go to law school?  And is s/he a member of your
state's bar?  If the answer to those questions mean s/he isn't a lawyer,
then you need to consult your library's attorney.  Lawyers are paid the big
bucks to advise clients on legal issues.  

-----Original Message----- 
From: "Joshua J. Carlson" 
Sent: Jun 26, 2009 6:52 AM 
To: publib at webjunction.org 
Subject: [Publib] audiobooks and legality question 







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