-=PCTechTalk=- Re: offtopic/copyright question

cristy wrote:
> I know this is offtopic, but wondered if anyone on the list knows how I 
> would find out if a book is out of print or not in order that I might copy a 
> page/drawing out of it for educational purposes only.  I was under the 
> impression if it is out of print it is ok to copy it?  Please correct me if 
> I am wrong or you know more.
>
>
>   
You can go to the public library and search in "Books in Print" which is 
a database or a large multi-volume set of books.  Ask a reference 
librarian for help. However, if it is for educational purposes, you have 
a right to limited use whether or not it is in print or out of print. A 
polite request to the author or editor or publisher is nice but not an 
absolute.
Here are some additional sources

US Gov Copyright Office <http://www.copyright.gov/>

Fair Use <http://fairuse.stanford.edu/>
(from Standford--excellent no nonsense site)

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