Re: COPYRIGHT QUESTION : BOOKS ON TAPE

[Carol Simpson <csimpson@TENET.EDU>]

Jane Perry/ George O'Connor wrote:
>
> LM_NETTERS
> I would appreciate opinions on the following. I work in a Middle School
> where my predecessor purchased audiotapes, made one copy of each to
> circulate, and stored the originals in case of any damage to the
> circulating copy. Isn't this violating copyright? I have been unable to
> find any documentation to support the practice. (Although, for obvious
> reasons, I would love to!). Any advice would be greatly appreciated.


Yes, this is a copyright violation. The only medium in which a backup
copy is authorized under the law is computer software.

Carol Simpson
Mesquite (TX) ISD
csimpson@tenet.edu

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