Dear Members, One of users, who is visually challenged, is need of several text books, specifically in PDF format, to enable him to read the books on his computer system using a specialized software. Digital versions of these books are available from various online sources, but none of them is offering downloadable PDF versions of the books. Our library has all the books needed by the user in the print format. Now, my question is, can the library scan these books, create PDF files and facilitate only the user in question to make use of the books in the digital format? Would the creation of digital version of a printed book for a very special case come under the fair use clause of copyright laws or would it still be an infringement? Your views and suggestion on the matter are welcome. With regards, - Francis IIMB, Banneghatta Road, BG-76 ******************************************* Disclaimer *************************************************** This email message, its content and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the originally intended addressee(s) and may be legally privileged and /or confidential. If you have received this email in error or otherwise, please delete it and contact the originator immediately. You should not copy or forward it on or otherwise use the contents, attachments, or information in any way without the express permission of the originator. Any such unauthorized use or disclosure may be unlawful. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.