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Ch. 5.
5.2.2
5.2.2
5.2.2
Published works.(cont'd)
i.
For any published work in Class G, H, I, or K that is impracticable of deposit or unsuited to Copyright Office filing procedures because or its weight, size, fragility or monetary value, photographs or other identifying reproductions may be depoesited in lieu of copies. (17 U.S.C. § 13)
1.
The word "photographs" in this connection includes photostats and other photographic methods of reproduction. The Office will encourage the filing of photographs in most cases falling within the
four specified classes. The Examining Division will write in appropriate cases requesting that the optional form of deposit be considered, but it applicant insists upon depositing copies, registration will be made, and his future deposits of actual copies will not be questioned.2.
The term "filing procedures" is to be construed as referring to the ordinary procedure of filing materials on bookshelves or in filing cabinets. It should not be contused with the storage procedures in the stacks utilized tor bulky objects.
3.
Exceptions to optional deposits:
(i)
Where the work involved is a fine print or two-dimensional art reproduction
(ii)
Where the Library of Congress determines that the actual work is needed for its collections or for exchange purposes (e.g. anatomical models)
