Impact of Basic Books v. Kinko's Graphics on Reserve Services at the University of Colorado, Boulder

Abstract

ABSTRACT This paper analyzes recent reserve activity at the University of Colorado, Boulder to assess the impact of recent copyright clarification on circulation departments. Reserve circulation statistics, material counts, and number of instructors submitting items are compared prior and subsequent to the March, 1991 copyright decision. The study finds that circulation of reserve items increased by 113%. The number of all items placed on reserve increased 192%. While the number of books on reserve changed relatively little, the number of photocopied articles increased 197%. The number of instructors using reserve, however, increased only 24%. That such a small increase in instructors' usage could generate such a dramatic increase in activity is discussed and concludes that a review of copyright compliance may be appropriate.