LibraryLaw Blog

Orphan works report available

The long awaited report on the Copyright Office's investigation into the problem with orphan works - copyrighted works whose owners may be impossible to identify and locate - is now available at http://www.copyright.gov/orphan/.   The Report is available in two versions, the Full Report with Appendices, and the Main Text (no appendices).

I can't wait to see what they have recommended - and how many of Mary's good ideas made it into the final version.

What is the library's responsibility when it tells intoxicated patrons to leave?

Question from a friend:  If a library has a policy of putting out intoxicated patrons, what is the legal responsibility to be sure they do not get behind the wheel of a car when they leave?

Response: As you know many states have dram laws that put liability on the bar or host that serves liquor.  I don't know of any states that put liability on places that aren't serving the liquor, but I may be missing something.  I wouldn't recommend helping the soused patron into the car...  Anyone else want to comment?