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 I got just a handful of responses (like 4 or 5) to my request.
Here's what the handful said/suggested:

1. Onus on getting permission is on the user. Library warns them using
statement on website and form, but does scan items.
2. Suggested that if the maps are benefiting a larger group, like a
class to get permission from the copyright owner.
3. Will make A4 size photocopies of sections of map, no digital copies;
will not copy maps without permission.
4. We do copy maps.

Nothing conclusive, but there you are.

Thanks everyone for responding.

Salim


On 9/2/2010 11:49 AM, G. Salim Mohammed wrote:
>  I am interested in knowing how you handle printing, copying and
> scanning requests for, primarily your maps that are *not* in the
> public domain and reconcile with fair use.  I do, for example, like to
> help a recent professor's request to scan some maps that she could use
> to show in her class (as part of something she can use regularly in
> subsequent classes)... but these particular maps are copyrighted--yes,
> I can have her borrow the maps.... just wondering what your library
> would do.
>
> Currently I have this statement up on our website:
>
> "MAGIS will not reproduce any items that do not belong in the public
> domain, unless the user obtains express permission from the publisher
> specifying that the object will be used for academic purposes." We
> will consider other requests that might fall under the purview of the
> "fair use" under the Copyright Law (Title 17 of the US Code). Fair use
> is defined as that which is "not used for any purpose other than
> private study, scholarship or research."
>
> I hate to point blank say no, we can't, if indeed there's some other
> option. I have anecdotal evidence where some libraries allow for a
> scan of part of a map or the entire map at a much lower resolution.
>
> Please report to the list, or if you prefer, to me directly. I can
> then report back to the lists after removing any identifying information.
>
> Thank you, Salim
>

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