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The British Library (BL) is the national library of the United Kingdom and one of the world’s largest libraries. Its collections include more than 150 million items, in over 400 languages including books, magazines, manuscripts, maps, music scores, newspapers, patents,...
The British Film Institute (BFI) is the lead organisation for film in the UK and use Lottery funds to support film production, distribution, education and audience development. Since 1933 they’ve cared for the BFI National Archive, and celebrated the best...
You can reserve books and other items such as DVDs at your local library - contact your council for more information
Your local library offers many services like book loans, CD rental and internet access - contact your council for more information
The library catalogue allows you to search all the titles in a public library - many councils offer online access to their library catalogue
Renew your library items like books and DVDs online through your local council website
Threat image projection library approved for installation on UK aviation screening equipment.
Find out if you need a licence to show films - public screenings, using film in schools, choosing a licence, penalties for breaching copyright
Check whether a mobile library service visits your area
Licensing bodies and collective management organisations can agree licences with users on behalf of owners and collect any royalties the owners are owed.
Information on whether you need approval to put on certain types of regulated entertainment.
Details of the exceptions to copyright that allow limited use of copyright works without the permission of the copyright owner.
Buy or get someone's permission to use a patent, trade mark, design or work under copyright
Guidance on copyright licences and how copyright affects schools.
Guidelines for prisons on the licensing requirements when playing films, television and music in prison.
Intellectual property can be bought, sold or licensed.
The Taskforce and Working Groups have been set up to develop guidance for safe reopening of DCMS sectors following the latest coronavirus guidelines.
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