[CALIBK12] Educational Exemption and Movie Licensing USA

[Sarah Passonneau]

Hi Alan,
I purchased this for the whole district while I was at Tustin Unified
School District.  I purchased it because it allows the showing of movies
on rainy day; after school and rewards.  If I remember correctly it also
allows you to show a movie for student groups trying to get "donations"
for their group.  It can not be a fundraiser but it can be something
that supports student activities.  I would check with the vendor to make
sure I am correct on this last point.
I am not saying I agree with these uses for showing movies but it
covered the district for non-educational reasons for  showing media.  
There is one major studio that is not covered.  I think it is Fox but
you can ask which on is not covered when you talk to the vendor. 
 
Otherwise you are correct if  you are purchasing this to allow for
in-class educational uses then this would be a waste of money.  Teachers
can show media for educational purposes if it builds on or adds to or is
essential to educational content of the class.  It helps if the title is
written in a lesson plan.  
 

Sarah Passonneau
Media Resources Coordinator
Orange County Department of Education
200 Kalmus Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714)966-4208 

 

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[mailto:calibk12-bounces at lists.sjsu.edu] On Behalf Of Alan Simsovic
Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 6:36 AM
To: calibk12 at lists.sjsu.edu
Subject: [CALIBK12] Educational Exemption and Movie Licensing USA



Our district is looking at Movie Licensing USA (A Swank Corporation).
If you have purchased a public performance site license, I would like to
know which factors influenced your decision.  

 

As for the Educational Exemption, if used correctly, wouldn't this
offset the need to purchase a site license as long as the instructors
and school are in compliance with the Face-to-Face criteria set up by
Copyright Act of 1976, Public Law No. 94-553, 90 stat 2541: Title 17;
Section 110(i)?

 

I am leery of private corporations who cite the "urgent" need to be
"protected".  But I would like to hear what other librarians or schools
have done.

 

 

Thank You,

Alan Simsovic

Teacher Librarian

Northwood High School

4515 Portola Parkway

Irvine, CA 92620

949-936-7320

 

 

 

 



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