The document discusses the concept of transformative use in relation to copyright when conducting online storytime for children. It emphasizes that while the educational and entertaining aspects can lean towards fair use due to the added interactive content, the nature of the work and its substantiality should be considered. Additionally, it highlights the importance of integrating various activities into storytime to enhance the experience beyond just reading a book.

1. Copyright & Storytime for
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This means that the new work has
significantly changed the appearance or
nature of the copyrighted work
What is Transformative? (From Justia)
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Story Time
“Storytime introduces your
child to books, rhymes
and rhythm, music and
song, puppets,
flannelboard stories,
taking turns, paying
attention, and being in a
group.” (JCPL) Photo by Jill Hurst-Wahl
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Example: A staff member does a live storytime for children through a
video conference platform.
Factor Comments Fair?
The purpose and
character of the use
• Education*
• Entertainment
• The use is transformed,
because the book is not
just read; new content is
added.
This leans towards
Fair Use.
The nature of the
copyrighted work
• Fiction; Creative work Creative works lean
away from Fair Use.
The amount and
substantiality
• Can you do a storytime
without using the entire
book?
Fair Use allows for
an entire work to be
used!
The effect of the use • The same as an in-
person, face-to-face
storytime.

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Story time: Things to
consider
What does your story time include?
How are you integrating other activities into story time to
transform the book into a larger experience?
How are children and adults interacting with you and the
book? How are their actions helping to transform the event
to be more than just a reading of the book?
How is your online story time similar or different from your
in-person story time?
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BONUS:
Online book
talk
A short presentation
geared to convince people
to read a specific book.
Brief sections are read.
Not the “heart of the work.”
Focus is on discussion
about the topic, book, and
author.
Microsoft Stock Photo
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