[78-L] copyright calculator

[Michael Biel]

Steve Wixson wrote:
> Well, then, what are the current copyright laws for recordings?  Steve
>   

EVERYTHING is in copyright until 2067.  EVERYTHING.  It is assumed that 
Edison recordings are the exception because the company was donated to 
the Federal Government by McGraw Edison in the late 50s. 

Mike Biel  mbiel at mbiel.com
>   
>> Steve Wixson wrote:
>>     
>>> This doesn't work for records, correct?  Steve
>>>
>>>
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>>>       
>> That is quite true.  It reflects the fact that most librarians don't
>> know squat about sound recordings, something that ARSC and IASA noted
>> decades ago.  It goes to their training and the lack of knowledge and
>> interest of their educators.  They don't know any better, and often get
>> shocked when assigned to work with their library's audio-video
>> collection.  It is fascinating listening to the newbie questions at
>> ARSC, because librarys would rather drag book people kicking and
>> screaming into their AV areas rather than hire knowledgable collectors
>> or properly trained archivists.  Probably fits the description of
>> Rodger's school's librarian, right?
>>
>> Mike Biel  mbiel at mbiel.com
>>
>>
>>     
>>>> Our school librarian sent me this link for a handy copyright calculator
>>>> and thought some of you might find it useful or interesting.
>>>>
>>>> http://librarycopyright.net/digitalslider/
>>>>
>>>> Rodger