Re: [ha-Safran] VHS and cassettes

Since this is one part of the copyright law that is unclear, this makes it unfair to libraries, scholars, and librarians.DS-Original Message- From: A G Sent: May 7, 2013 10:04 PM To: "'Sukenic, Harvey'" ,

Re: [ha-Safran] VHS and cassettes

Harvey Sukenic clearly makes the case. VHS videos may not simply be reproduced. One should approach the copyright owner and either request permission to copy the VHS for a fee or purchase a new DVD copy. The key here is that you make “best effort” to contact either the copyright owner, the

Re: [ha-Safran] VHS and cassettes

My feeling is that Eric is not right… or at least should not end up being right after all the legal mess will be settled. This step is NOT necessary, because it is completely impractical and places huge additional financial burden on the library. I think that the library does/should have

Re: [ha-Safran] VHS and cassettes

Chevra, I suggest that all interested parties check http://www.centerforsocialmedia.org/fair-use , where they will find lots of helpful material. Be well, David David J. Gilner, Ph.D., Director of Libraries Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion CincinnatiNew YorkLos