Hi Ray,
Yes, the plan is to point users directly to the original SRU/CQL
pages, but there are cases where it would be nice to quote some parts
verbatim (such as how to build CQL queries or the table of
mandatory/optional SRU parameters) to bundle in distributable end-user
documentation for clients to refer to (where it can be in context to
whatever task they are trying to perform, etc.).
It would not be a derivative work, as far as I know, as the content
would not need to be modified.
Thanks for the clarification, I'll pass it along to the group that's
working on it.
-Ross.
On Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 8:24 AM, Ray Denenberg
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> We're working on a formalization, but you're safe if :
> 1. it is a faithful reproduction, not a derrivative work; and
> 2. You cite the official spec, http://www.loc.gov/standards/sru/ .
>
> If it is a derrivative work, for example a Japanese translation, then it is
> best to request permission from LC (such permission has never been denied).
>
> Note that this spec is in the process of standardization within OASIS and
> once that happens the rules change. But for now you're ok.
>
> --Ray
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ross Singer" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, December 01, 2008 1:47 PM
> Subject: License on SRU Documentation
>
>
>> Hi everybody,
>>
>> What is the license on the SRU specs and docs found at:
>> http://www.loc.gov/standards/sru/ ?
>>
>> That is to say, if somebody (or organization) wanted to republish them
>> to provide to users, A) is that acceptable and B) what needs to done
>> on the republisher's end?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> -Ross.
>
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