[log in to unmask] wrote: > > I work for a museum that has extensive video and film holdings in our > archives. We are currently working on establishing policies and guidelines > for access to and use of these holdings, and we are struggling with the issue > of commerical uses. I'd be interested to hear from any Museum-L-er's with > experience/knowledge/opinions in this area: > > What role if any should a non-profit institution play in deciding who may use > its audio, video, and film holdings for commerical purposes? What sorts of > restrictions are acceptable? The way I understand it is: 1. If these videos/films become part of your collection and you are a not-for-profit institution serving the public, then the general public is supposed to have access. 2. If you do not own the copyrights to these films/videos, then you cannot authorize commercial use. Jose -- Jose A. Ortiz Assistant Manager, The Cloisters A branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art Tel. (212) 650-2289