Copyright and Fair Use SR

1.) How many copies are allowed be to “archival”? I wonder if it has to be done in the library or by a librarian; that piece of information was rather unclear. I am curious as to whether these back-up copies have to apply to the same simultaneous use rules as the software programs in questions two and three.

7.) Apparently as long as a you have a password protected site it is okay to violate copyright laws. This seems very sketchy to me. Is it because the material is not being distributed to a wider audience, or does the password validate that it is for educational use only?

9.) Was I supposed to know that MP3.com pays for their archives? It seems only a technology or musical buff would have that sort of knowledge prior to taking the quiz. How do you know whether or not sites pay for such archives? Is it posted somewhere, perhaps on their homepage or FAQ section?

13.) I would like to see the signed permission of the interviewee and whether or not he thought his participation would be used in more than one classroom. However, I do suppose once you grant permission that information is out there and can no longer be controlled.

14.) I strongly agree that you should not be able to broadcast Disney movies during a PTA meeting. The whole concept and point of fair use was educational use. Since the children are out of the classroom, and the purpose is to keep them quiet and entertained, this is clearly a violation of copyright laws.


17.) I should really hope so! What would the world be coming to if we needed copyright permission to snap a photograph of our environment? When a house is built it is not copyrighted, nor is a business or landmark. Something would seriously be wrong if they were.

19.) “Using pieces of a song and analyzing them as a reflection of the times students live in.” How broad and unclear are these statements? You can not use songs, but it is alright to use parts of a song, but only if the parts are analyzed and reflected upon. If a project such as a yearbook is neither instructional nor educational than either ban or allow the use of music.

20.) Would the school be allowed to post the CD-ROM online and allow for free downloads, or is that still considered wider distribution? As I understand, copyright laws main purpose is to protect from reproduction of authentic material for monetary gain. If they are only selling the CD’s to cover production costs, is this really profit?