This is a theoretical scenario at this point though will happen if the University Counsel can be convinced the proposed event is protected under Fair Use and doesn't violate other laws such as the DMCA.
The question is whether a short clip from a licensed database can be downloaded and used in a documentary if it favors the four Fair Use factors? The database in question is the Television News Archive though the question could be applied to others as well. My thought is that if a streamed video can be downloaded then it would have to be limited to private use and nothing more including Fair Use. But honestly I have no confidence in that stance. -- Chris Lewis American University Library
VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
