I got this message on the Nebraska Roots mailing list. Thought maybe some of you might be interested..... ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 2:46 PM Subject: [NEBRRoots] Copyright Opinions Osiyo Folks, There is a growing concern on the regulations being placed to prevent the photocopying of published works which includes that which is related to family and genealogical information especially when the author has died or cannot be located. This work is being called "Orphan Works". This has no bearing on the Orphan Train or individuals without parents, but rather, data or information where the authors are difficult or impossible to locate. The U.S. Copyright Office is seeking opinions on how to proceed. This should be of interest to anyone who is interested in family history research and or publishing their own genealogy or family history. We are being encouraged to voice our opinion on the subject whatever that opinion is, as it may touch each of us, either because we may be the author or the individual trying to locate an author. Here is the web link for the Copyright Office: http://www.copyright.gov/orphan/ Wado, Bill List Admin/or Lister -=- ==== NEBRRoots Mailing List ==== To Unsubscribe NEBRRoots-L <"mailto:[email protected]?subject=unsubscribe"> To Unsubscribe NEBRRoots-D (digest) <"mailto:[email protected]?subject=unsubscribe"> Subscribe to Nebraska Trivia & History: <"mailto:[email protected]?subject=subscribe">