Passing this along from the SEM-L (Society for Ethnomusicology List). Many of you probably have seen this already.
----- Original Message ----- From: "J A Ellison" <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 5:51:53 PM Subject: [SEM-L] Copyright Office once again seeking comments on orphan works U.S. Copyright Office, NewsNet Issue 471 The US Copyright Office is once again looking into the issues surrounding orphan works. From their NewsNet Issue 471, October 22, 2012: Copyright Office Seeks Comments on Orphan Works The Copyright Office is reviewing the problem of orphan works under U.S. copyright law in continuation of its previous work on the subject and to advise Congress on possible next steps for the United States. The Office seeks comments regarding the current state of play for orphan works. The Office is interested in what has changed in the legal and business environments during the past few years that might be relevant to a resolution of the problem and what additional legislative, regulatory, or voluntary solutions deserve deliberation. This is a general inquiry, and the Office will likely publish additional notices on this topic. Comments are due by 5:00 pm EST on January 4, 2013, and reply comments are due by 5:00 pm EST on February 4, 2013. More information may be found at www.copyright.gov/orphan . Joe Ellison Document Delivery and Digital Initiatives Assistant Transportation Library, Northwestern Univ Library (OCLC = JCR) 1970 Campus Dr, Evanston, IL 60208-2300 voice: 847-491-8600, fax: 847-491-8601 [email protected] http://www.library.northwestern.edu/transportation/
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