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Permission
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Before
copying a protected work for purposes that do not meet the
"fair use" exception, patrons must request permission from
the owner of the work.
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The
request should include the name of the person making the
request; the intended purpose of the copied material; and
the number of copies and intended distribution audience.
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The
request can be made by phone, e-mail or by modifying the
sample letter below requesting permission to copy.
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Document
the name and position of the person providing or denying
permission and provide it with your request to the Library
staff.
Sample Letter Requesting Permission to Copy
[Letterhead
stationary or return address]
[Date]
[Recipient's
Name & Address and Fax Number]
Dear [title,
name]:
[If you called
first, begin your letter: This letter will confirm our recent
telephone conversation.] I would like your permission to
[explain your intended use in detail, e.g., "reprint X copies of
the following article for a session in a continuing professional
education program."]
[Insert full
citation to the original work.]
Please
indicate your approval of this permission by signing the letter
where indicated below and returning it to me as soon as
possible. My fax number is set forth above.
Your signing
of this letter will also confirm that you own [or your company
owns] the copyright to the above-described material.
Thank you for
your time and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
[Your name a
signature]
PERMISSION
GRANTED FOR THE USE REQUESTED ABOVE:
By:___________________________________________
[Typed name of recipient]
Date
Title:__________________________________________
Company:______________________________________
updated:
November 10, 2008
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