Local History and copyright on the Internet

[Jenny Paradiso]

Hi all, 

I've been following this list for a few months and must say it is quite interesting and resourceful.  I work in a public library in South Australia and am hoping this question is relevant for your list.

Our library is working with the local Historical Society on a project to provide Internet access to their historical resouces through our web site.  

We have major concerns at the moment about copyright issues and would like to design a form for all contributors to the society to sign, giving permission for us to digitally publish photographs, oral histories, etc on the Internet.

Has anyone out there already created such a form or know where I can access a few examples.

Is there anything else that I should be considering in terms of copyright? 

I'm still quite new at this stuff and would appreciate any advice you have to offer.

Thanks in advance,

Jenny Paradiso
Librarian, Information Technology

City of West Torrens Library
Adelaide, Australia

email: jennyp at wtcc.sa.gov.au