Disney does have a department for educational products. They sell most
of their movies based on literary characters/works through this
department. The prices for videos are usually around $100, I think that
is to cover a site licence. The number to contact them is
800-295-5010.
Kristin
Kristin M. Dardano
Library Media Specialist
E.R. Hughes Elementary School
New Hartford Central School District
(315)738-9350
kdardano@nhart.org
>>> marci davis <bluehilda@HOTMAIL.COM> 05/16/03 11:13AM >>>
Hello, everyone.
In our middle school, our 6th and 7th graders read the book Tuck
Everlasting, and we have class sets of this book. As you know, Disney
made
a film of this book. I purchased the video, intending for this to be
shown
in portion and whole according to fair use guidelines, and not for
reward
purposes. It is for direct classroom instruction. The assistant
principal
here decided that since it was Disney, then I couldn't allow it to be
shown.
We do not have a district or school policy against Disney videos,
nothing
at all in writing. She told me to phone Disney and have them fax
something
in writing showing that it was acceptable.
Unfortunately, I felt that this was a request made in ignorance of
copyright
and fair use laws, so I emailed our media specialist coordinator in
the
district. Her reply was that I was correct.
However, this is not satisfactory to the AP, and she gave me a "talking
to"
about non-compliance with her request. I tried to explain how fair
use
works, but nothing seemed satisfactory to her. She insists that I must
call
Disney.
I believe that I am being sent on a goose-chase, just when we are
beginning
inventory.
So, LM-Netters, my request to you is that if you know any information
that
would help me address this issue with the principal, I would be
grateful. I
tried to search the SLJ archives to see if "Carrie on Copyright" had
anything, but no luck there.
I also was unable to find a division or phone # for Disney to even
comply
with the request.
Sorry for the lengthy post, I just needed to vent and request help.
Thanks!
M.Davis
Media Specialist
Clarke County, GA
bluehilda@hotmail.com
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