Circulating DVD copies of deteriorating VHS tapes

← Return to forum

• June 24, 2009 @ 11:51amdmeeds says:

  We have a collection of VHS tapes that is rapidly deteriorating. If these are not available to purchase in DVD format, is it permissible to make a DVD copy of the original VHS tape as a backup and circulate the DVD copy once the VHS tapes are no longer suitable for use? A related question is whether the backup DVD copy can be circulated outside of the library in a place such as a classroom?
• July 6, 2009 @ 12:44pmJanetCroft says:

  That's covered under section 108 of the copyright code. If you'll go to our Section 108 Spinner at http://librarycopyright.net/108spinner/ and choose Replacement, you can get some relevant advice and see if it helps your situation.

Posting to the forum is only available to users who are logged in.

← Return to forum