[Libs-Or] Fair use question

[Esther Moberg]

Because you are listening to more than 30 seconds of a song that is copyrighted in a public setting, you absolutely need licensing. There are three main music public viewing companies to buy licensing from. If it is a one time event you may be able to purchase a one time event license. Even happy birthday is copyrighted and has royalties. This is why so many restaurants create their own birthday songs. 
Sincerely,
Esther Moberg

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> On May 25, 2016, at 11:43 AM, Kirsten Brodbeck-Kenney <kbrodbeck-kenney at lincolncity.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi folks,
>  
> I'm trying to determine where a possible library program falls in terms of fair use.
>  
> I'm investigating the notion of holding music listening parties at the library -- the kind of thing where we would listen to an album in full, and then discuss. I'm not sure, however, if I would need to obtain performance rights to any albums we listened to. Thoughts?
> 
> Kirsten Brodbeck-Kenney, MLIS
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