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Well, I'm no lawyer, but as far as I know and can find out the Fair Use Act of 2007 hasn't passed Congress yet (it is Bill HR 1201), and none of its provisions appear to address keeping off-air recordings more than 45 days. The bill addresses being able to make video compilations for certain purposes, such as to use in a classroom, to remove commercials or objectionable content or to archive. It does also address being able to make a copy of an out-of-date or damaged format, and use that copy in a library (whereas previously we could the copy for archival purposes, but not circulate). Nevertheless, I don't believe that Act has become law yet ... it is opposed by the RIAA, of course. Maury Brown, librarian Western Albemarle High School Crozet, VA Mbrown4@k12albemarle.org -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------