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I think that they need to consider the copyright implications of CD-ROM software. It is illegal to install a CD-ROM on more than one PC - it breaks the copyright condition of buying such a CD-ROM. Usually it says that only the user/owner can install the software. Loaning CD-ROMS mean that every person who uses it, i.e. installs the software on their PC is really making an illegal copy. It's like some one buys Microsoft Office on CD-ROM and then loans that out to students who then install it on their PCs. Unless they have a licence that allows them to do that they would be breaking copyright. There are, however, some CD-ROMS which don't actually install anything on the PC - they run from the disk. However, at present, these are few and far between. I think that anyone who is thinking of loaning this type of CD-ROM should check with their legal people and/or get a ruling from the LA. Regards, Bill. -----Original Message----- From: Library account 1 [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 12 September 2000 16:58 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Loaning CDs that come with books We have several CDs that have arrived with books that we have bought. Is anyone aware of any licencing problems? or, can we lend these in the same way that we lend books and videos? Readers are champing at the bit to borrow these!!!! Also, what are the problems around tattle tape and security systems? eg. do you wipe the data if you run the CD over themagnetic de-activator/activator? Ann Mason Librarian ********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager ([log in to unmask]) www.bma.org.uk ********************************************************************** %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%