Hi, Yes, copyright laws do apply to story lines. Remember, most publishers have gone back to their traditional ways of providing permission since lifting those for 2020, so be sure to check with each publisher individually, as their rules vary. Here’s more information on recording copyrighted books<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/admin/librarylaw/other/copyright-and-streaming-storytime> compiled by Clare Membiela, LM’s Library Law Consultant. Thank you, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. LancasterC5@michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> Join the MiYouth<http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/miyouth> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> On Behalf Of Lynne Clark via Michlib-l Sent: Friday, April 7, 2023 12:26 PM To: Wartella, Becky (MDE) via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] Story Line CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse@michigan.gov<mailto:abuse@michigan.gov> Dear Fellow Librarians, We have a new Story Line on one of our phone lines. Does anyone know if copy right laws apply to these stories? -- Lynne Clark, Director River Rapids Library/Chesaning [https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4yiGWi37WybAsuG3CfX8M-XTTlGS...]