Copyright and Interloan

Copyright Act 1994: implications for the Interloan Scheme

These guidelines are intended to provide an explanation of the provisions of the Copyright Act 1994 which relate specifically to the sending of copies of material on Interloan between libraries in New Zealand, as these are understood at present by the Joint Standing Committee on Interloan.  For a more detailed explanation, it is recommended that libraries should consult the Act and seek further advice from their legal advisers.

The guidelines do not relate to the lending or receipt of books or issues of serials on Interloan, which are unaffected by the Act and are therefore permitted.

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