| 4.
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All
archive materials are not for lending. They may only be viewed or
used in the Resource Centre. |
| 5. |
Some
archive materials are not available for viewing due to copyright,
preservation and other concerns. |
| 6. |
Please
request for viewing closed stack materials, maximum 3 items, at least
one day in advance, as some materials available for viewing are kept
on closed stack in temperature and humidity conditioned stores. A
new request can be made when the viewing is finished. If the reserved
materials are not checked out on the confirmed date of viewing, the
request will be cancelled. |
| 7. |
For
preservation purpose, some archive materials are available for viewing
in reproduced format only. |
| 8. |
Please
handle archive materials with care and you may have to wear the gloves
provided by Resource Centre for viewing such items. |
| 9. |
Please
do not press write, mark, fold, tear, mutilate or take away archive
materials. |
| 10.
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Please
use pencils for note taking and use plain paper as bookmarks. |
| 11.
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The
decision to permit photocopying and reproduction is based on the copyright
status as well as the physical condition of the archive materials.
Reproduction of some archive items should be performed by our professional
staff. |
| 12.
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The
Archive cannot control, nor is responsible for the accuracy or content
of the information gathered from the Archive materials or on the Internet. |
| 13.
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Please
respect copyright. |
| 14.
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Privately
owned video and audio tape recorders, or any reproduction appliances,
should not be used in the Centre. |
| 15.
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All
copyright works are protected by the 'Copyright Ordinance'. Please
do not infringe any copyright when making photocopies. Your special
attention is drawn to sections 23,38,46 to 49 of the 'Copyright Ordinance'.
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| 16.
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A copy
of the 'Copyright Ordinance' is available on request at the counter. |
| 17.
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For
any public display, publication or other usage of the reproduced item(s),
subject to clearance of copyright with the rights owner by the applicant,
please acknowledge "Hong Kong Film Archive, Leisure and Cultural
Services Department" in the credit listing. |
| 18.
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The
Archive shall not be held responsible for any infringement of intellectual
property rights or other laws which a user may commit in making use
of materials made accessible through the Archive. |
| 19.
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Users
of the Resource Centre materials shall indemnify the Centre against
any losses, damages or expenses incurred to the Centre arising from
a breach of these guidelines. |
| 20.
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The
Librarian reserves the right of refrain any user from accessing the
Resource Centre or the Archive collections. |