I received the following on this topic via another list and pass it along for Museum-L listers. I read the fact sheet, which clarifies many of the issues that were discussed earlier this month and also has links to other resources, including the three licensing organizations. Martha Katz-Hyman ************************************** Museums frequently use music in various aspects of their operations, from live concerts and performances for special events to recorded music in galleries, shops, restaurants, or elevators. In many cases, such public use of music requires the permission of the copyright owner of the musical composition. To compensate the copyright owner and reduce the risks of legal liability, museums should determine whether it is necessary to obtain a license for their musical performances. With the help of Troy Klyber, Intellectual Property Manager at The Art Institute of Chicago, the AAM Information Center has developed a fact sheet on music licensing in museums. The fact sheet can help museums determine whether it is necessary to obtain a license for their musical performances. Visit the AAM website, www.aam-us.org to download the fact sheet. ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).