With regard to David's posting about providing a scanning service in a
Special Collections area - or any other area of a public library for
that matter - I think it is very instructive to consider what the
copyright implications are.  Scanning is very problematic from a legal
perspective, especially if done by staff of the holding institution as
opposed to making it self-serve.  I would very interested in hearing
about practices in other institutions.

At the present time, York University's Archives & Special Collections
will not scan material that is not in the public domain, or for which we
do not hold copyright.

Suzanne

David McCord wrote:
>
> At London Public Library we are considering offering a scanning service for
> material we have in our Special Collections area--much like a photocopy
> service.  We are also considering setting up a scanning workstation for
> patrons to use on their own.
>
> If anyone is currently offering these types of services to patrons, we'd be
> especially interested in hearing from you.  Perhaps you could send us a
> copy of your use policy and/or fee structures for these types of
> services.  Any information would be much appreciated.
>
> Regards,
>
> David McCord
> Genealogy Librarian
> The London Room
> London Public Library
> (519) 661-2410

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Suzanne Dubeau
Acting University Archivist & Head, Special Collections
York University Archives & Special Collections
Scott Library, Room 305, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON M3J 1P3
(416) 736-5442  FAX (416) 650-8039