At the Museum of Victoria Social History Department we have many items, acquired in the past, which are covered by copyright law; books, posters, artworks, etc. Copyright was not acquired at the same time. We will continue to acquire such items. I would like to rework out donation agreement to include options for the donor to assign copyright to us. it would probably include a statement roughly saying; "As legal owner of copyright on the above object I - assign full copyright to the museum or - authorise reproduction for collection managment purposes, ie; image capture, education kits, etc or - authorise reproduction for commercial purposes; postcards, catalogues, etc. I would also like to create a retrospective copyright assignment or release document for the existing collection. I will get the draft document checked by the Australian copyright council for the correct wording, etc. But I would be grateful for comments from people who are doing similar things or if you have these documents already I would appreciate a copy. Thanks Leah Breninger Collection Manager Department of Social History Museum of Victoria [log in to unmask]