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SECTION 106. EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS IN COPYRIGHTED WORKS
SECTION 107. FAIR USE
AGREEMENT ON GUIDELINES FOR CLASSROOM COPYING IN NOT-FOR-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS WITH RESPECT TO BOOKS AND PERIODICALS
GUIDELINES
GUIDELINES FOR EDUCATIONAL USES OF MUSIC
FAIR USE
Section 107 on "Fair Use" has, of course, restated four standards, and these standards are, namely: The purpose and character of the use of the material; the nature of the copyrighted work; the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole; and the effect of the use upon the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work.
Section 108. Limitations on exclusive rights:
Section 108 of the Senate bill dealt with a variety of situations involving photocopying and other forms of reproduction by libraries and archives. It specified the conditions under which single copies of copyrighted material can be noncommercially reproduced and distributed, but made clear that the privileges of a library or archives under the section do not apply where the reproduction or distribution is of multiple copies or is "systematic." Under subsection (f), the section was not to be construed as limiting the reproduction and distribution, by a library or archive meeting the basic criteria of the section, of a limited number of copies and excerpts of an audiovisual news program.
Designed as a practical reference for teachers, librarians, and archivists, this booklet breaks down the complex world of copyright law into manageable guidance. It explains the rights holders retain, the limits of fair use, and the specific provisions that allow copying of texts, music, and audiovisual material for classroom and research purposes. Readers will find clear excerpts from the statutes and congressional reports, plus straightforward commentary that helps them decide when a reproduction is permissible.
The guide also covers how libraries can legally make multiple copies, handle interlibrary loans, and preserve works without crossing legal lines. Detailed sections on off‑air recording and phonorecord creation round out the advice, offering a concise yet thorough overview of what educators need to know to stay compliant while supporting learning.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (108K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2003-08-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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