[blindlaw] book requests from publishers

[Girmai Kahsai]

Yes, publishers such asAspen and Westlaw require the purchase of a book in 
print to provide an electronic version. When i was law student until 2009, i 
was required to present the receipt of a print book from Aspen or Westlaw 
through the disability/student services. once the publishers get the 
purchase receipt they send the electronic version either by email or cd to 
the student services. it is wise to request to electronic version to be in 
text format to make accessible using braille note takers.
regards, Girmai Kahsai
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kate Carroll" <carroll.kathryn.e at gmail.com>
To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, October 04, 2010 6:36 PM
Subject: [blindlaw] book requests from publishers


> Hi List-ers,
>
> I know this question has probably come up in previous discussions, so
> forgive me for resurrecting it.
>
> Can anyone tell me definitely if publishing companies are allowed to 
> require
> people to buy new versions of books before providing accessible e-files?
>
> I am a law student who needs books from Aspen and West publishing.
>
> Thanks, and my apologies again for what I am sure is bringing up a 
> belabored
> issue.
>
> -- 
> Kathryn CARROLL
> St. John's University College of Law 2013
> 631-521-3018
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