Hi Anna:
I would check the licensing permissions on the video and on the website of the content owner (the studio, production company, etc).
If the plan is to show the video via the virtual environment (zoom, etc.) and then record it for posting on you tube, etc. for anyone to view, I would caution against that. It is a likely copyright violation unless the license or copyright
owner specifically permits it to be posted publicly.
If the session is limited (say, only bookclub members can access it), and the session is not recorded and posted anywhere (including the library website, facebook page, etc.) and no one within the session records and posts it, it is possible
that you may be covered under the same license/fair use that would permit you to show it in the library to a small group, but again, check the license or user agreement on the video.
Before committing to showing the video in an online environment, I would consult your library’s lawyer and review the video’s license.
For information on Fair Use and permissions, see the Stanford Center for Copyright and Fair Use
https://fairuse.stanford.edu/overview/faqs/
https://fairuse.stanford.edu/overview/fair-use/
https://fairuse.stanford.edu/charts-and-tools/
I hope this is helpful!
Sincerely,
Clare
Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D.
Library Law Consultant
Library of Michigan
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Hello All,
Has anyone had any experience with streaming a video for a program? That is, we want to show a documentary about female pilots in WWII to go along with a book
club selection, and were hoping to find a way to do this online instead of hosting an in-person viewing party.
There are a couple of platforms that allow Viewing Parties, but most need ALL in attendance to have paid memberships to their service. Zoom has video share, but
I’m not sure what the legality of something like this is.
Any suggestions or advice would be very helpful!
Anna Merritt
Assistant Director
Richland Community Library
8951 Park Street
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 629-9085
https://www.richlandlibrary.org/
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