Good morning.

I have a question regarding watching movies in school. I feel like I should know that answer, but so much has changed in the last few years that I am at a loss.

When I started in the library, our PTOs would purchase a movie license. As long as you were showing a movie from one of the major production companies, you were okay to stick your DVD in a device and show a movie.

With streaming, it has become more complicated. I am seeing lots of emails flying around about showing movies the last couple of days before break. Messages like just sign into what streaming service you have and show whatever movie you have, or watch it on YouTube (audible gasp from me).

Can someone clarify for me what the ethical practice is for showing movies in school? I am all day, every day teaching ethical use to my students, and I am at a loss for what is fair/legal for my colleagues.

Thanks in advance.

Elaine

Elaine Lettiere

She/Her

School Librarian

Preston Veterans Memorial School

Preston Plains Middle School

Preston, CT

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