Copyright term, film labeling, and film preservation legislation : hearings before the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property of the Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fourth Congress, first session, on H.R. 989, H.R. 1248, and H.R. 1734 ... June 1 and July 13, 1995 (1996)

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678 The Honorable Carlos Moorhead July 11, 1995 Page 3 the free exchange of ideas. The law has its origin not in economic theory or the Commerce Clause, but in the Framer's fundamental intention to "promote the progress of Science and Useful Arts." As Congress considers enhancing the economic rights of copyright owners by extending the term of grant of exclusive rights, we submit that the public's broad interest in education and research requires the needs and goals of the nation's libraries and their millions of users be carefully reconciled with these commercial interests. Although H.R. 989 fails to strike that critical balance as presently drafted, we are optimistic with your Subcommittee's longstanding respect for America's library community, final legislation will adequately protect these vital public interests. We look forward to further detailing our concerns and to working closely with House and Senate staffs to craft appropriate legislative solutions to the problems outlined. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Robert Oakley ' Washington Affairs Representative American Association Law Libraries of Carol C. Henderson Executive Director, Washington Office American Library Association David Bender Executive Director Special Libraries Association ^«^^?K-^ Car la Funk Executive Director Medical Library Association