For what its worth, I made similar enquires from the CLA rep in Edinburgh to
play music in my own small non-public library and was told a firm no. Even
Indian restaurants etc are meant to obtain permission/licence- not sure
where Musak stands...is it music???
Georgy Hadwen Library and Information Service 0131 553 8469
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sue Helm" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 2:12 PM
Subject: Playing recorded music in libraries
> Dear All
> I have searched the archives but couldn't see anything about what the
> legal position is for playing recorded music from CDs on library premises.
> Do other library authorities have a licence to play recorded music in
> libraries? If so do we need one for each library or could we have a
> single one that covers multiple sites? I've checked the Phonographic
> Performance Licence website but it wasn't very clear. Also we have
> Children's Rattle & Rhyme singing/music sessions - should we have a
> licence for this type of activity? I would be grateful for any replies on
> what others are doing.
> Sue
>
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