Photocopying

Library Policies

Photocopying

All material to be copied is subject to current copyright laws. Costs of copies is 15 cents per copy per side, or 10 cents per copy per side if patron supplies the paper.

Copies

1. The copyright law of the United States govern the making of photocopies of copyrighted material.

2. Cost for copying is 15 cents per side, half sheet, letter size or legal size; 25 cents per side 14 x 17 in. paper.

3. Transparencies are 50 cents each.

4. The copier will be operated by the library staff.

Policy Regarding Photocopy

Any patron of the Sheffield Public Library may use the photocopy machine.

The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. The person using this equipment is liable for any infringement.

Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be "used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research." If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of "fair use", that user may be liable for copyright Infringement.

The Sheffield Public Library reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgement, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.

The library may charge for the use of the copy machine as determined by the Board of Trustees.

Policy on Use of Photocopy Machine

1. The photocopy machine is provided as a service and convenience to the public, as well as the library.

2. Cost of copies to the public shall be:
   

   $.10 per copy

   Quantity copies:
   

   $.10 per copy, 1st 10 copies, same original
   $.05 per copy, any copies over 10, same original

   All copies paid in cash at time of service, no credit.

3. The copy machine shall be operated only by the library staff, the board of trustees, and the city clerk.

4. The library shall post and comply with the following warning concerning copyright restrictions.

posted January 14, 2000