Is it illegal to rip cds from the library?

"Once they take materials home, we can't control what they do with them." Copying music or a book from a library CD is a form of piracy just like illegal downloads on the Internet.

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Borrowing can quickly turn to stealing when patrons pick up music at their local libraries. Copying compact discs is illegal, but library employees say they generally can't prove it's occurring except in the most egregious cases. "Copyright is an important issue, but it's difficult to oversee," said Ann Moore, Upper Arlington Library spokeswoman. "Once they take materials home, we can't control what they do with them." Copying music or a book from a library CD is a form of piracy just like illegal downloads on the Internet. The recording industry sent Ohio State University 2,336 notices about instances of students' music piracy during the 2007-08 school year, but companies can't track copies of library disks unless police catch someone selling copies. "We think this is best addressed through education," said Jonathan Lamy, spokesman for the Recording Industry Association of America. "Libraries are uniquely outfitted to raise awareness." Carrie Russell, a copyright specialist for the American Library Association, said many people simply don't know they're breaking the law. Patrons often think the "fair use" law means it's OK to make copies for personal use, Russell said. It's not, and there are rules about how many seconds of a song can be copied and for what reasons.

As for people who know and break the rules:

"If they tell us they're doing it or it's really obvious, we sometimes give them a little talk," said Bexley audio-visual clerk Deborah Brannigan. "One fellow was obviously trying to systematically download our entire collection and coming in every two days. We told him to slow down a little bit." The Columbus Metropolitan Library system has 94,561 music CDs, and only a few of the newer additions are starting to arrive with copy-lock technology, spokeswoman Kim Snell said. At the main branch last week, a Delaware County resident was one of several patrons who said he had copied files but returned a handful of CDs without question. The man, who asked to remain anonymous after discovering it was illegal, said he copies "oldies" and children's songs. "I've never really thought about it," he said. "Copying is kind of the whole reason why you check CDs out." Russell said it's to the point where she plans to put together a fact sheet for librarians. "I tell them they need to develop a policy just as they would have a policy for what to do if someone exposes himself in the library," she said. Copyright law requires libraries to post signs over photocopiers outlining the law, but librarians also can put prominent copyright warnings labels voluntarily on CD cases and computers. When people apply for library cards, they could be asked to sign a form and promise to obey copyright rules. Russell said some libraries devise a warning and expulsion system for people who get caught. They also could set up a computer system that flags repeated withdrawals of stacks of CDs over short periods of time. But library employees would have to be careful not to monitor content. "What we need to do is give reminders as best we can," Russell said. "But we don't want to police things." "Unfortunately, due to copyright issues and a lack of standard MP3 software or MP3 devices, Columbus Metropolitan Library staff are not able to help you download music to your portable device."

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Does piano help arthritis?

Playing the piano will strengthen the joints and muscles in your hands. The dexterity involved in playing music on the piano keeps your hand muscles developed and avoids the weakening of small bones.

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Arthritis and piano: how it can be good for you

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Since I’ve seen this concern pop up now and again, I thought it would be best to address the issue through a quick blog post.

As we age, arthritis becomes a real concern. According to the Center for Disease Control, almost 50% of adults over the age of 65 have arthritis. Among other options, yoga and massage have been offered as “pain relievers,” but… have you ever thought of playing piano to ease the pain?

Playing the piano will strengthen the joints and muscles in your hands. The dexterity involved in playing music on the piano keeps your hand muscles developed and avoids the weakening of small bones. It is recommended to play gentle and simple songs if you are trying to relieve the pain, but regular movements achieved by playing the piano is a good way to keep your fingers active. As long as you’re not training to become a concert pianist and playing for hours upon hours each day, piano is a GREAT option to exercise your hand muscles and joints! I’ve also had a couple of students say that their focus on playing the songs was a distraction from some of the pain. Studies show that music does have an effect on pain, as it provides distraction and relaxation . Has your time at the piano helped with your arthritis? Send us a comment below!

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