[LM_NET] Copyright issue

[Lynn Foltz <foltzl@SANFORDSCHOOL.ORG>]

Hello, all,
 
I think I know the answer to this already, but most of my sources deal with 
copyright in schools and libraries, and this is a private project:  a friend's 
relative wants to read children's books downloadble on some sort of electronic 
device that could be used by children in a local hospital.  The readings may or may 
not be accompanied by the hard copy of the book.  I know recordings are 
commercially available, but a large part of the project is providing the relative 
with a task he sees as contributing to the welfare of the hospitalized children.  
Should I advise them to seek permission from each book's publisher or advise them 
not to undertake this project at all?
 
Thanks.
 
Lynn Foltz, Upper School Librarian
Sanford School
Hockessin, DE
foltzl@sanfordschool.org

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