[nabs-l] book requests from publishers

[Kate Carroll]

Hi everyone,

Thanks for your responses! I just want to point out that my question is
concerning publishers requiring me to purchase NEW copies of books for which
I need the e-files, as opposed to just any copy, used or otherwise, which I
am fine with.

Thanks,

Kate

On Tue, Oct 5, 2010 at 10:05 AM, Corbbmacc O'Connor <corbbo at gmail.com>wrote:

> I will have a more definitive answer for you after the NFB of Virginia
> Student Luncheon, in November where I will be interviewing the
> Executive Director of the Association of American Publishers. (For
> those in the greater Virginia area who wish to come...let me know and
> I'll get you the details.)
>
> For now, though, I can tell you that many publishers require proof of
> purchase. However, that purchase does not have to be a new book.
> (They'd prefer that, clearly, as that's the transaction where they
> reap the financial benefit.) Many will allow you to purchase the book
> used (as sighted students do) as long as you can provide an original
> receipt. Or, many publishers do let you do what Sarah referred to --
> purchasing the electronic (PDF) version of the book. In any event, you
> can certianly make the argument to the publisher (as I have done for
> four years with the help of George Washington University's Disability
> Support Services office) that any sighted student could purchase a
> used or electronic version of the book...so why can't I? No publisher
> has ever opposed that idea to me.
>
> Best of luck -- and let me know if I can be of more help!
>
> Corbb O'Connor, President
> Student Division, NFB of Virginia
>
> On Mon, Oct 4, 2010 at 10:00 PM, Sarah Alawami <marrie12 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > The drc here requires it which in my opinion is fine but not so fine. I
> think you should only be aloud to buy the accessibil epub version.
> >
> > S
> > On Oct 4, 2010, at 4:36 PM, Kate Carroll wrote:
> >
> >> 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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Kathryn CARROLL
St. John's University College of Law 2013
631-521-3018