United States Copyright Office

Circular 21

Reproduction of Copyrighted Works by Educators and Librarians

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Many educators and librarians ask about the fair use and photocopying
provisions of the copyright law. The Copyright Office cannot give legal
advice or offer opinions on what is permitted or prohibited. However, we
have published in this circular basic information on some of the most
important legislative provisions and other documents dealing with
reproduction by librarians and educators.

Also available is the 1983 Report of the Register of Copyrights on
Library Reproduction of Copyrighted Works (17 U.S.C. 108). The Report
and seven appendixes can be purchased in microfiche or paper copies by
written request from the National Technical Information Service, U.S.
Department of Commerce, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA 22161 or
by calling the Sales Desk at (703)487-4650. The FAX number for placing
orders is (703) 321-8547. The TTY number for placing orders is (703)
487-4639. When ordering, please include the fol-lowing NTIS Accession
Numbers: PB83 148239ACY, Entire Set; PB83 148247ACY, Report Only; PB83
148254ACY, Appendix l (King Report); PB83 148262ACY, Appendix II
(Chicago Hearing and Written Comments); PB83 148270ACY, Appendix III
(Houston Hearing and Written Comments); PB83 148288ACY, Appendix IV
(Washington Hearing and Written Comments); PB83 148296ACY, Appendix V
(Anaheim Hearing and Written Comments); PB83 148304ACY, Appendix VI
(New York Hearing and Written Comments); and PB83 148312ACY, Appendix