Little Copyright Notices

[Russell Henning]

Laura writes:

"...we alert patrons to information which may be of use to them 
in deciding how much information to copy - that is, we post 
little notices about copyright & fair use.  This allows the 
patrons to decide.  This, I think, is a good solution: it allows 
those who would take the responsibility make an informed 
decision..."

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This will not prevent "victims" from coming after your library 
if they think they can benefit.  Ask the tobacco companies, 
which have posted clear, obvious health warnings on cigarette 
packages for 30-some years.

Fortunately, libraries will never be perceived as deep-pocketed 
targets, so I think we're safe.  :)

Russ
rhenning at fsc.follett.com

"whose opinions are etc., etc."