There are exceptions in the copyright law for libraries that want to preserve materials so if there is a fear that the tapes wont last you maybe able to convert them. On Dec 22, 2011 11:29 AM, "Andrea Rapp" <[email protected]> wrote:
> All, > My understanding (from actually writing to publishers a number of years > ago) is that it violates copyright to transfer from one medium to another. > I gather tha,( like photocopying and distributing copies to students), this > is something that many, many people do anyway. There is a mistaken belief > that as long as you don't profit from copying & distributing, copyright > goes out the window. > We've had copyright attorneys addressthese issues at some AJL > conventions, and I think people are always disappointed to learn the facts > about home use, fair use, etc. > On the other hand, it's been a while since I've explored the issue. > Andrea > > --- On *Thu, 12/22/11, Peggy Kurtz <[email protected]>* wrote: > > > From: Peggy Kurtz <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] outstanding video cassette collection - for > sale?forconversion? > To: "Jay Jarvis" <[email protected]>, > [email protected] > Date: Thursday, December 22, 2011, 10:52 AM > > What about the copyright issues? And what I’m understanding is that > there may be some cassettes that will not permit you to copy? I’m cc’ing > all, as there seemed to be a lot of interest from others. > > > > Peggy Kurtz > > Hevesi Jewish Heritage Library > > Central Queens YM&YWHA > > 67-09 108th Street > > Forest Hills, New York 11375 > > Phone: (718) 268-5011, ext. 151 > > Fax: (718) 793-0515 > > [email protected]<http://us.mc305.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[email protected]> > > > > *Have you changed all your light bulbs yet?* > > *Buy them at cost at the Y, while the supply lasts!* > > > > ** > ------------------------------ > > *From:* [email protected] [mailto: > [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Jay Jarvis > *Sent:* Thursday, December 22, 2011 8:55 AM > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* Re: [ha-Safran] outstanding video cassette collection - for > sale?forconversion? > > > > Peggy, > > > > I have converted a few and it an easy process. You can buy a DVD/VHS > converter for under $300. Put a blank disk in one side and your VHS in the > other. Push one button and wait the time it would take to play the movie. > Finalize the DVD from the menu and you are done. > > > > Jay > > > > E.J.Jarvis II, cochair > Library/ Lifelong Learning Center Committee > Beth El Hebrew Congregation > 3830 Seminary Road > Alexandria , Virginia 22304 > [email protected]<http://us.mc305.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[email protected]> > www.bethelhewbrew.org > > ----- Original Message ----- > > *From:* Peggy > Kurtz<http://us.mc305.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[email protected]> > > *To:* Andrea > Rapp<http://us.mc305.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[email protected]>; > [email protected]<http://us.mc305.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[email protected]>; > Deborah > Stern <http://us.mc305.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[email protected]> > > *Sent:* Wednesday, December 21, 2011 1:57 PM > > *Subject:* [ha-Safran] outstanding video cassette collection - for sale? > forconversion? > > > > We are disbanding our outstanding collection of about 300 films of Jewish > interest on video cassette. Does anyone have constructive suggestions on > this? Is this sellable? Would any of you be interested in the whole > collection or individual videos? > > Have any of you converted videocassettes to dvd? If so, what was your > experience and what were the costs? > > Thanks so much! > > Peggy Kurtz > Hevesi Jewish Heritage Library > Central Queens YM&YWHA > 67-09 108 Street > Forest Hills , NY 11375 > [email protected] > (718) 268-5011, ext. 151 > > Find out about our Author Series at cqy.org/Authors! > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] on behalf of Andrea > Rapp > Sent: Wed 12/21/2011 12:03 PM > To: [email protected]; Deborah Stern > Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Query about unwanted books > > > I received a brochure from Zubal Books (zubal.com) which says: We'll Boy > Your Books. > > Has anyone used this source? > > Andrea Rapp > > > --- > ------------------------------ > > __ > Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual > author > and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries > (AJL) > ================================== > Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: > [email protected] > To join Ha-Safran, update or change your subscription, etc. - click here: > https://lists.service.ohio-state.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran > Questions, problems, complaints, compliments send to: [email protected] > Ha-Safran Archives: > Current: > > http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.service.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html > Earlier Listserver: > > http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html > AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org > -- > Hasafran mailing list > [email protected] > https://lists.service.ohio-state.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran > > > -----Inline Attachment Follows----- > > __ > Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual > author > and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries > (AJL) > ================================== > Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: > [email protected]<http://us.mc305.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[email protected]> > To join Ha-Safran, update or change your subscription, etc. - click here: > https://lists.service.ohio-state.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran > Questions, problems, complaints, compliments send to: > [email protected]<http://us.mc305.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[email protected]> > Ha-Safran Archives: > Current: > > http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.service.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html > Earlier Listserver: > > http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html > AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org<http://www.jewishlibraries.org/> > -- > Hasafran mailing list > [email protected]<http://us.mc305.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[email protected]> > https://lists.service.ohio-state.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran > > > __ > Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual > author > and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries > (AJL) > ================================== > Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: > [email protected] > To join Ha-Safran, update or change your subscription, etc. - click here: > https://lists.service.ohio-state.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran > Questions, problems, complaints, compliments send to: [email protected] > Ha-Safran Archives: > Current: > > http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.service.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html > Earlier Listserver: > > http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html > AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org > -- > Hasafran mailing list > [email protected] > https://lists.service.ohio-state.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran > >
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