Re: [Videolib] Where to Keep the DVDs

[Haller, Dorcas W.]

I'm with Christine on this. We keep our DVDs in their cases, on open shelves. 
They used to be near the Circulation desk, but were moved to accommodate a new 
shelving configuration. They are now shelved in the back of the library. We 
have about 1500 films. Our collection includes documentary/educational films, 
feature films in both English and foreign languages, a Shakespeare collection, 
and some children's/family films. Video tapes (which we are phasing out slowly) 
are kept in my office, only because we no longer have room for them on the 
shelves, and they don't go out as much anymore. We have nothing that is really 
valuable or that can't be replaced (perhaps a video or two no longer in print).
I would say we've almost NEVER had anyone steal our DVDs. Why would they? They 
can check them out, and they can renew them - exactly as they can with our 
circulating books. We lend to students, faculty, and staff, as well as to 
community residents. Our DVDs have tattle strips concealed in the cases, so the 
gate alarm will sound if someone does try to walk off with them.
Dorcas Haller
Librarian/ Professor/ Department Chair
Community College of Rhode Island Library
One Hilton Street, Providence, RI 02909
Phone: 401-455-6085  Fax: 401-455-6087
dhal...@ccri.edu

From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of CROWLEY, CHRISTINE
Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 3:46 PM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [Videolib] Question

Ours are all on open shelves, nothing is stored "in back". The notion that DVDs 
are somehow more valuable than our  freely accessible books bothers me a bit. 
Now, I am not talking about any special collections of rare or ultra expensive 
materials. My motto has been "We buy this stuff for people to use" and I mean 
it.
That said, store your most valuable items in a  place where they can be 
monitored and put everything else out. If you care about circulation and usage 
statistics, you will be amazed at what folks will borrow and/or view if they 
find it by serendipity. Browsing the real thing, instead of browsing through 
the online catalog will prove to be more popular and your community of 
borrowers will appreciate it.

Christine Crowley
Dean of Learning Resources
Northwest Vista College
3535 N. Ellison Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78251
210.486.4572 voice | 210.486.4504 fax
The Alamo Colleges are on a four-day work week for June and July. We are closed 
on Fridays.

PLEASE NOTE: I AM RETIRING AS OF AUG. 19, 2011
NEW LIBRARY CONTACT INFO UPON REQUEST






From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of John Streepy
Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 2:32 PM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: [Videolib] Question


Hello all,

Sadly this is the summer of my discontent and I have to essentially shut my 
department down in the name of streamlining services and fiscal whatevers.  All 
I know is my department is on the chopping block and I have to help move the 
collection to the circulation department.  The head of circ is brainstorming 
and on of the things she brought up is making the collection browsable.  We 
lack the funding to make the collection secure, so the thought is to go the 
empty case on the shelf and DVD kept behind a counter.  So I am asking those 
libraries that have this kind of model, how are you storing your DVDs?  Do you 
have them in sleeves, and if so how are they stored?  Any help you can provide 
would be nice.

thanks

jhs

John H. Streepy
Media Services Supervisor
Library-Media Circulation
James E. Brooks Library
Central Washington University
400 East University Way
Ellensburg, WA  98926-7548

(509) 963-2861
http://www.lib.cwu.edu/media

"Hand to hand combat just goes with the territory.
All part of being a librarian" -- James Turner "Rex Libris"

Transitus profusum est nocens!


VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, 
preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective 
working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication 
between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
distributors.

Re: [Videolib] Question

[CROWLEY, CHRISTINE]

Ours are all on open shelves, nothing is stored "in back". The notion
that DVDs are somehow more valuable than our  freely accessible books
bothers me a bit. Now, I am not talking about any special collections of
rare or ultra expensive materials. My motto has been "We buy this stuff
for people to use" and I mean it. 

That said, store your most valuable items in a  place where they can be
monitored and put everything else out. If you care about circulation and
usage statistics, you will be amazed at what folks will borrow and/or
view if they find it by serendipity. Browsing the real thing, instead of
browsing through the online catalog will prove to be more popular and
your community of borrowers will appreciate it.

 

Christine Crowley

Dean of Learning Resources

Northwest Vista College

3535 N. Ellison Dr.

San Antonio, TX 78251

210.486.4572 voice | 210.486.4504 fax

The Alamo Colleges are on a four-day work week for June and July. We are
closed on Fridays.

 

PLEASE NOTE: I AM RETIRING AS OF AUG. 19, 2011

NEW LIBRARY CONTACT INFO UPON REQUEST

 

 




 

 

From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of John Streepy
Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 2:32 PM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: [Videolib] Question

 

Hello all, 

Sadly this is the summer of my discontent and I have to essentially shut
my department down in the name of streamlining services and fiscal
whatevers.  All I know is my department is on the chopping block and I
have to help move the collection to the circulation department.  The
head of circ is brainstorming and on of the things she brought up is
making the collection browsable.  We lack the funding to make the
collection secure, so the thought is to go the empty case on the shelf
and DVD kept behind a counter.  So I am asking those libraries that have
this kind of model, how are you storing your DVDs?  Do you have them in
sleeves, and if so how are they stored?  Any help you can provide would
be nice.   

thanks 

jhs 


John H. Streepy
Media Services Supervisor
Library-Media Circulation
James E. Brooks Library
Central Washington University
400 East University Way
Ellensburg, WA  98926-7548

(509) 963-2861
http://www.lib.cwu.edu/media

"Hand to hand combat just goes with the territory.
All part of being a librarian" -- James Turner "Rex Libris"

Transitus profusum est nocens!





VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, 
preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective 
working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication 
between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
distributors.

[Videolib] Question

[John Streepy]

Hello all, 
Sadly this is the summer of my discontent and I have to essentially shut my 
department down in the name of streamlining services and fiscal whatevers.  All 
I know is my department is on the chopping block and I have to help move the 
collection to the circulation department.  The head of circ is brainstorming 
and on of the things she brought up is making the collection browsable.  We 
lack the funding to make the collection secure, so the thought is to go the 
empty case on the shelf and DVD kept behind a counter.  So I am asking those 
libraries that have this kind of model, how are you storing your DVDs?  Do you 
have them in sleeves, and if so how are they stored?  Any help you can provide 
would be nice.   
thanks 
jhs 
John H. Streepy
Media Services Supervisor
Library-Media Circulation
James E. Brooks Library
Central Washington University
400 East University Way
Ellensburg, WA  98926-7548

(509) 963-2861
http://www.lib.cwu.edu/media

"Hand to hand combat just goes with the territory.
All part of being a librarian" -- James Turner "Rex Libris"

Transitus profusum est nocens!





VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, 
preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective 
working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication 
between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
distributors.

Re: [Videolib] Free Streaming Software

[Bob Norris]

To clarify, Film Ideas wants to go opposite of proprietary. We would give away 
the source code and institutions can leave as is or modify as they see fit. You 
could add your own content, content from other producers/distributors (assuming 
you have the rights  : - ) ) and of course Film Ideas' programs. The idea is to 
facilitate choice versus a prepackaged service.

We'd like to get some comments that support whether you think the software is 
robust enough for your in house use, if you like the style and navigation, etc. 
Film Ideas will have to incur some additional time and expense to prepare a 
free version so we want to make sure it is a viable concept before we do so.

Thanks much all.
Bob

On Jun 15, 2011, at 12:11 PM, videolib-requ...@lists.berkeley.edu wrote:
>  3. Re: Free Streaming Software (ghand...@library.berkeley.edu)
> From: ghand...@library.berkeley.edu
> Date: June 15, 2011 10:32:42 AM CDT
> To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
> Subject: Re: [Videolib] Free Streaming Software
> Reply-To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
> 
> Hi
> 
> If you're talking about the necessity of an institution having to download
> propriety software in order to access your content, my feeling is that
> you're barking up wrong digital trees.
> 
> Gary
> 
>> Film Ideas is conducting a little research too. We have developed a
>> streaming video system and are now considering providing the software free
>> to others. We believe it is in the best interest of institutions (and
>> independent producers) to have content choice and Film Ideas is trying to
>> facilitate that.
>> 
>> We are seeking the collective wisdom of the list serve to gauge if this
>> idea has merit.   Interested institutions would be able to modify the
>> source code and brand the system to best suit their needs.  Users can set
>> up channels by colleges, departments or any way they choose. Subjects and
>> all resources are fully customizable.  It is friendly to use and easy to
>> administer.
>> 
>> You can evaluate the software by reviewing our application, at
>> www.fichannels.com.   Select the free trial, explore the capabilities, and
>> then let us know what you think.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Bob
>> 
>> Robert A. Norris
>> Managing Director
>> Film Ideas, Inc.
>> Phone:   (847) 419-0255
>> Email:   b...@filmideas.com

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Re: [Videolib] Wholesalers used by academic librarians?

[Jessica Rosner]

To be fair Amazon and Facets are wholesalers. Basically the "regular" retail
stuff has to be gotten from somewhere. The majority of video companies are
not actually set up to sell directly to institutions or individuals, but
that is not really the kinds of titles we seem to be discussing.

On Wed, Jun 15, 2011 at 1:36 PM, Gail Fedak  wrote:

>  MTSU's Media Library does not use wholesalers. Like others have stated, we
> purchase directly from documentary distributors, filmmakers, Amazon, Facets,
> etc. Insight is last on our go-to list.
> Gail
>
>
> On 6/14/2011 5:12 PM, Randal Baier wrote:
>
> It's certainly not true for Eastern Michigan. We are very eclectic and buy
> from the filmmakers or the film collectives/media marketeers. Bullfrog, WMM,
> NewDay, Insight, *et* a myriad of al. And yes, Amazon too.
>
> --
> *From: *"Peter Cohn"  
> *To: *videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
> *Sent: *Tuesday, June 14, 2011 3:51:48 PM
> *Subject: *[Videolib] Wholesalers used by academic librarians?
>
> As part of a business research project,  trying to find out the extent
> to which libraries buy from wholesalers
> such as Ingram, Baker & Taylor, and Midwest Tape?   I'm particularly
> interested in whether academic libraries
> buy from wholesalers.   Also public libraries.   I'm under the
> impression that many public libraries buy almost
> all their titles from the three mentioned above, or one of the three.
> Is the same true of university libraries?
>
> Thanks,
> Peter Cohn
> Hillcrest Films
>
> VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues
> relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control,
> preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and
> related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective
> working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication
> between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and
> distributors.
>
>
> VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
> relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, 
> preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
> related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective 
> working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication 
> between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
> distributors.
>
>
> --
>
> Gail B. Fedak
>
> Director, Media Resources
>
> Middle Tennessee State University
>
> Murfreesboro, TN  37132
>
> Phone: 615-898-2899
>
> Fax: 615-898-2530
>
> Email: gfe...@mtsu.edu
>
> Web: www.mtsu.edu/~imr 
>
>
>
> “Education is a progressive study of your own ignorance.” – Will Durant
>
> VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues
> relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control,
> preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and
> related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective
> working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication
> between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and
> distributors.
>
>


-- 
Jessica Rosner
Media Consultant
224-545-3897 (cell)
212-627-1785 (land line)
jessicapros...@gmail.com
VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
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preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective 
working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication 
between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
distributors.

Re: [Videolib] Wholesalers used by academic librarians?

[Gail Fedak]

MTSU's Media Library does not use wholesalers. Like others have stated, 
we purchase directly from documentary distributors, filmmakers, Amazon, 
Facets, etc. Insight is last on our go-to list.

Gail

On 6/14/2011 5:12 PM, Randal Baier wrote:
It's certainly not true for Eastern Michigan. We are very eclectic and 
buy from the filmmakers or the film collectives/media marketeers. 
Bullfrog, WMM, NewDay, Insight, /et/ a myriad of al. And yes, Amazon too.



*From: *"Peter Cohn" 
*To: *videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
*Sent: *Tuesday, June 14, 2011 3:51:48 PM
*Subject: *[Videolib] Wholesalers used by academic librarians?

As part of a business research project,  trying to find out the extent
to which libraries buy from wholesalers
such as Ingram, Baker & Taylor, and Midwest Tape?   I'm particularly
interested in whether academic libraries
buy from wholesalers.   Also public libraries.   I'm under the
impression that many public libraries buy almost
all their titles from the three mentioned above, or one of the three.
Is the same true of university libraries?

Thanks,
Peter Cohn
Hillcrest Films

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acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current 
and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It 
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video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between 
libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.



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--

Gail B. Fedak

Director, Media Resources

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, TN37132

Phone: 615-898-2899

Fax: 615-898-2530

Email: gfe...@mtsu.edu 

Web: www.mtsu.edu/~imr 

“Education is a progressive study of your own ignorance.” – Will Durant

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[Videolib] Last minute indie additions and fun link!

[Rachel Gordon]

Am helping out a few more films while attending ALA next week:

 

Fatal Promises (www.fatalpromises.com  ) - In
the era of globalization one of the most exploited commodities is human
life. Through personal stories from victims of trafficking, and interviews
with politicians, non-governmental organizations and prominent spokespeople
like Emma Thompson and Gloria Steinem, Fatal Promises pushes for awareness
and education.

 

And from Welcome Change Productions (www.welcomechange.org
 ):

 

The Collector of Bedford Street - An Academy Award-nominated short film
about a neighbor with a disability and a community with a plan.

 

Body & Soul: Diana & Kathy - Disability advocates model a grand experiment
in independent living.

 

For something completely different - as a member of COLAGE (Children of
Lesbian and Gays Everywhere) I did a promotional interview for the new film
Beginners (and after having finally seen it I'm glad I did) so thought I'd
share the link:

 

http://focusfeatures.com/video/colage_for_beginners_rachel?film=beginners

 

See you all in New Orleans!

Best,

Rachel

 

Rachel Gordon

Energized Films

  www.energizedfilms.com

 

 

 

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Re: [Videolib] Any source for 1931 film "Alexander Hamilton"?

[Jessica Rosner]

I am guessing Swank junked the 16mm and can't access a 35mm from WB. Madison
would almost surely have a 16mm in its collection but that is all research
non circulating.

On Wed, Jun 15, 2011 at 11:46 AM, Marilyn Huntley wrote:

> Hello all,
> I've been asked if I can find a way to obtain the 1931 Warner Brothers
> film, "Alexander Hamilton," for showing sometime during Hamilton
> College's 200th anniversary celebrations in 2012. The director was John
> G. Adolfi, and George Arliss played the title role.
>
> The only print of the film that I've found in existence is at the UCLA
> Film & Television Archive. Of course, it's a non-circulating research
> copy, and is available only for onsite viewing. Other than the UCLA
> copy, does anyone know of another source?
>
> I will mention that it's the President of our college who's asking for
> it, which, I'm sure, won't make a bit of difference to the rest of you
> good folks.
>
> Thanks in advance for any advice you can send me.
> Marilyn Huntley
>
>
>
> --
> Marilyn B. Huntley, Staff Assistant/ Film Specialist: Scheduling,
> purchases, rentals, previews, licensing & copyright; ITS/ A-V Services,
> 363 Burke Library; Hamilton College, 198 College Hill Rd., Clinton, NY
> 13323; Phone 315-859-4120, Fax 315-859-4185; e-mail mhunt...@hamilton.edu
>
> VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues
> relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control,
> preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and
> related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective
> working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication
> between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and
> distributors.
>



-- 
Jessica Rosner
Media Consultant
224-545-3897 (cell)
212-627-1785 (land line)
jessicapros...@gmail.com
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[Videolib] Any source for 1931 film "Alexander Hamilton"?

[Marilyn Huntley]

Hello all,
I've been asked if I can find a way to obtain the 1931 Warner Brothers 
film, "Alexander Hamilton," for showing sometime during Hamilton 
College's 200th anniversary celebrations in 2012. The director was John 
G. Adolfi, and George Arliss played the title role.

The only print of the film that I've found in existence is at the UCLA 
Film & Television Archive. Of course, it's a non-circulating research 
copy, and is available only for onsite viewing. Other than the UCLA 
copy, does anyone know of another source?

I will mention that it's the President of our college who's asking for 
it, which, I'm sure, won't make a bit of difference to the rest of you 
good folks.

Thanks in advance for any advice you can send me.
Marilyn Huntley



-- 
Marilyn B. Huntley, Staff Assistant/ Film Specialist: Scheduling, 
purchases, rentals, previews, licensing & copyright; ITS/ A-V Services, 
363 Burke Library; Hamilton College, 198 College Hill Rd., Clinton, NY 
13323; Phone 315-859-4120, Fax 315-859-4185; e-mail mhunt...@hamilton.edu

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between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
distributors.

Re: [Videolib] Free Streaming Software

[ghandman]

Hi

If you're talking about the necessity of an institution having to download
propriety software in order to access your content, my feeling is that
you're barking up wrong digital trees.

Gary




> Film Ideas is conducting a little research too. We have developed a
> streaming video system and are now considering providing the software free
> to others. We believe it is in the best interest of institutions (and
> independent producers) to have content choice and Film Ideas is trying to
> facilitate that.
>
> We are seeking the collective wisdom of the list serve to gauge if this
> idea has merit.   Interested institutions would be able to modify the
> source code and brand the system to best suit their needs.  Users can set
> up channels by colleges, departments or any way they choose. Subjects and
> all resources are fully customizable.  It is friendly to use and easy to
> administer.
>
> You can evaluate the software by reviewing our application, at
> www.fichannels.com.   Select the free trial, explore the capabilities, and
> then let us know what you think.
>
> Thanks,
> Bob
>
> Robert A. Norris
> Managing Director
> Film Ideas, Inc.
> Phone:(847) 419-0255
> Email:b...@filmideas.com
>
> On Jun 15, 2011, at 8:06 AM, videolib-requ...@lists.berkeley.edu wrote:
>
>>   1. Re: Wholesalers used by academic librarians? (Randal Baier)
>>   2. Re: Wholesalers used by academic librarians? (Music Hunter)
>>   3. Re: Wholesalers used by academic librarians? (Helen P. Mack)
>>   4. Re: Wholesalers used by academic librarians? (Hutchison, Jane)
>
> VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of
> issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic
> control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in
> libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve
> as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of
> communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video
> producers and distributors.
>


Gary Handman
Director
Media Resources Center
Moffitt Library
UC Berkeley

510-643-8566
ghand...@library.berkeley.edu
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/MRC

"I have always preferred the reflection of life to life itself."
--Francois Truffaut


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Re: [Videolib] Wholesalers used by academic librarians?

[ghandman]

Wholesalers?  Never touch them.

We did go thru a very short period where we tried B&T for
features...disappointing in terms of timely fulfillment and customer
service.

We tried Midwest once or twice years ago for a few things that were
strange and difficult to pay for.  Not impressed.

Interesting, we've almost completely given up on amazon...to our great
sorrow.  About a year ago amazon closed down its business services and no
longer invoices.  We found that for the large number of titles that we
acquire, amazon's credit card transactions are difficult and clunky. 
We've largely switched to Movies Unlimited.

For everything else, it's mano a mano...we deal directly with the
primarily distributor or filmmaker.  The ability to negotiate discounts
and otherwise build valuable working relationships over the years is
something you only get by going this route.

Gary Handman





Gary Handman
Director
Media Resources Center
Moffitt Library
UC Berkeley

510-643-8566
ghand...@library.berkeley.edu
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/MRC

"I have always preferred the reflection of life to life itself."
--Francois Truffaut


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[Videolib] Looking for "Oshidori Utagassen" DVD

[Marilyn Huntley]

Hello all,
A professor wants me to find a DVD (or even VHS tape) of Masahiro 
Makino's film, "Oshidori Utagassen." She says she wants a version of it 
_with English subtitles_. I can see in WorldCat that there a few 
libraries have VHS tapes and DVDs, but none of them have subtitles.


Does anyone know of a source for this movie with subtitles? Thanks in 
advance for any help you can give me.

Marilyn Huntley

--
Marilyn B. Huntley, Staff Assistant/ Film Specialist: Scheduling, 
purchases, rentals, previews, licensing & copyright; ITS/ A-V Services, 
363 Burke Library; Hamilton College, 198 College Hill Rd., Clinton, NY 
13323; Phone 315-859-4120, Fax 315-859-4185; e-mail mhunt...@hamilton.edu
VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, 
preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective 
working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication 
between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
distributors.

Re: [Videolib] Wholesalers used by academic librarians?

[CROWLEY, CHRISTINE]

Same here. There doesn’t seem to be a wholesaler that deals much with the 
educational titles. We buy popular items from B&T and Amazon, the remainder 
from the distributors. We have used Action Media and Video-Go (sp?) in the past 
but the reality is that we now use a credit card directly, for the most part. 
It was useful to use a vendor when we had to do purchase orders but often we 
get a discounted price if we purchase online. The end product is we get things 
faster and cheaper in terms of price and process.

 

Christine Crowley

Dean of Learning Resources

Northwest Vista College

3535 N. Ellison Dr.

San Antonio, TX 78251

210.486.4572 voice | 210.486.4504 fax

The Alamo Colleges are on a four-day work week for June and July. We are closed 
on Fridays.

 

PLEASE NOTE: I AM RETIRING AS OF AUG. 19, 2011

NEW LIBRARY CONTACT INFO UPON REQUEST

 

 




 

 

From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Sarah E. McCleskey
Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 8:24 AM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [Videolib] Wholesalers used by academic librarians?

 

The same for Hofstra.  We purchase a lot of materials directly, and get readily 
available titles from Amazon or Vide-o-go depending on how quickly we need 
them.  We tried a wholesaler once as a trial and found it didn’t suit our 
needs.  

 

Sarah E. McCleskey

Head of Access Services

Acting Director, Film and Media Library

112 Axinn Library

Hofstra University

Hempstead, NY 11549-1230

sarah.e.mccles...@hofstra.edu

516-463-5076 (o)

516-463-4309 (f)

 

 

From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Hutchison, Jane
Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 9:06 AM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [Videolib] Wholesalers used by academic librarians?

 

The same goes for William Paterson.  We purchase through the distributors 
directly and I do a lot of my previewing at the National Media Market.  We 
don’t routinely purchase from wholesalers.  

 

Jane B. Hutchison

Associate Director  Past 
President

Instruction & Research Technology  CCUMC: Leadership in 
Media & Academic Technology

William Paterson University  
http://www.ccumc.org

Wayne, NJ 07470

973-720-2980 (work)

973-418-7727 (cell)

973-720-2585 (facs)

hutchis...@wpunj.edu

 

From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Randal Baier
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 6:12 PM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [Videolib] Wholesalers used by academic librarians?

 

It's certainly not true for Eastern Michigan. We are very eclectic and buy from 
the filmmakers or the film collectives/media marketeers. Bullfrog, WMM, NewDay, 
Insight, et a myriad of al. And yes, Amazon too.



From: "Peter Cohn" 
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 3:51:48 PM
Subject: [Videolib] Wholesalers used by academic librarians?

As part of a business research project,  trying to find out the extent 
to which libraries buy from wholesalers
such as Ingram, Baker & Taylor, and Midwest Tape?   I'm particularly 
interested in whether academic libraries
buy from wholesalers.   Also public libraries.   I'm under the 
impression that many public libraries buy almost
all their titles from the three mentioned above, or one of the three.   
Is the same true of university libraries?

Thanks,
Peter Cohn
Hillcrest Films

VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, 
preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective 
working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication 
between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
distributors.

<>VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, 
preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective 
working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication 
between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
distributors.

[Videolib] Free Streaming Software

[Bob Norris]

Film Ideas is conducting a little research too. We have developed a streaming 
video system and are now considering providing the software free to others. We 
believe it is in the best interest of institutions (and independent producers) 
to have content choice and Film Ideas is trying to facilitate that.

We are seeking the collective wisdom of the list serve to gauge if this idea 
has merit.   Interested institutions would be able to modify the source code 
and brand the system to best suit their needs.  Users can set up channels by 
colleges, departments or any way they choose. Subjects and all resources are 
fully customizable.  It is friendly to use and easy to administer.  

You can evaluate the software by reviewing our application, at 
www.fichannels.com.   Select the free trial, explore the capabilities, and then 
let us know what you think.

Thanks,
Bob

Robert A. Norris
Managing Director
Film Ideas, Inc.
Phone:  (847) 419-0255
Email:  b...@filmideas.com

On Jun 15, 2011, at 8:06 AM, videolib-requ...@lists.berkeley.edu wrote:

>   1. Re: Wholesalers used by academic librarians? (Randal Baier)
>   2. Re: Wholesalers used by academic librarians? (Music Hunter)
>   3. Re: Wholesalers used by academic librarians? (Helen P. Mack)
>   4. Re: Wholesalers used by academic librarians? (Hutchison, Jane)

VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, 
preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective 
working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication 
between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
distributors.

Re: [Videolib] Wholesalers used by academic librarians?

[Jessica Rosner]

Well I think this is kind of apples & oranges. Most of the better
wholesalers can presumably get you any standard release. in print title and
for say studio films you can't really buy directly anyway so you will have
to get that copy of SPIDERMAN 5 from somewhere for your professor of
advanced physics. However what is often called "educational" media is sold
only directly by the distributor. Sadly one thing that is missing is a place
like Video Oyster that did in fact track down LEGITIMATE copies of out of
print titles. I actually have had a few instances where a place like Book
House buys an educational video ( as in full price with the ppr) as a
service to its accounts, but I don't know if all specialty distributors will
allow that.

There is sort of an " in between" world of companies ( Milestone, Zeitgeist,
Kino , New Yorker) who sell the vast majority of their titles at standard
home use prices, but also have them available with PPR (and increasingly
streaming rights) prices for educational institutions as well as often
offering them many months before they become available on the home market.

I think all academic libraries  have to deal with a variety of sources to
fulfill their needs, but sadly a lot of public libraries are not allowed to
go outside of rigid purchasing rules making it difficult for them to get
some wonderful specialty films.

Of course I am not a librarian so all this could be wrong.

Jessica

On Wed, Jun 15, 2011 at 9:18 AM, Karen Ketchaver  wrote:

> I reiterate what Randal and Helen wrote - that mirrors my experience
> exactly. As an experiment, I recently sent a request to a vendor who
> specializes in locating hard-to-find items. As it played out, the vendor
> took the same path that I had previously taken, including directing me to a
> website that I knew was bogus. Thanks for nothing
>
> Karen G. Ketchaver
> Acquisitions Unit Leader
> Grasselli Library
> John Carroll University
> 20700 North Park Blvd.
> University Hts., Ohio 44118-4581
> U.S.A.
> (216)397-1622 phone/(216)397-1809 fax
>
>
>
>  Original message 
> >Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:39:45 -0400
> >From: "Helen P. Mack" 
> >Subject: Re: [Videolib] Wholesalers used by academic librarians?
> >To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
> >
> >   Lehigh University has the same eclectic needs.  I
> >   was once approached by a book vendor that was
> >   expending their coverage to include videos.  They
> >   snagged an academic acquisitions person who had a
> >   lot of media expertise and began a high-pressure
> >   marketing effort for this service.  Just to be
> >   nice, I tried them for something I was having
> >   trouble finding.  When they couldn't find it
> >   either, they canceled the order.  At that point, I
> >   devoted some time to the problem and found it
> >   myself.
> >
> >   Why would I use a vendor when I can do better than
> >   they can?  It might save time out of my day, but it
> >   would not get the videos in our door any faster.
> >   Since vendors could not possibly stock all videos
> >   from every production company, it would undoubtedly
> >   take longer than it would take me: the presence of a
> >   middleman would require additional time for the
> >   order to be filled.
> >
> >   On 6/14/2011 6:12 PM, Randal Baier wrote:
> >
> > It's certainly not true for Eastern Michigan. We
> > are very eclectic and buy from the filmmakers or
> > the film collectives/media marketeers. Bullfrog,
> > WMM, NewDay, Insight, et a myriad of al. And yes,
> > Amazon too.
> >
> > 
> >
> > From: "Peter Cohn" 
> > To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
> > Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 3:51:48 PM
> > Subject: [Videolib] Wholesalers used by academic
> > librarians?
> >
> > As part of a business research project,  trying
> > to find out the extent
> > to which libraries buy from wholesalers
> > such as Ingram, Baker & Taylor, and Midwest Tape?
> >   I'm particularly
> > interested in whether academic libraries
> > buy from wholesalers.   Also public libraries.
> > I'm under the
> > impression that many public libraries buy almost
> > all their titles from the three mentioned above,
> > or one of the three.
> > Is the same true of university libraries?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Peter Cohn
> > Hillcrest Films
> >
> > VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and
> > lively discussion of issues relating to the
> > selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic
> > control, preservation, and use of current and
> > evolving video formats in libraries and related
> > institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve
> > as an effective working tool for video librarians,
> > as well as a channel of communication between
> > libraries,educational institutions, and video
> > producers and distributors.
> >
> > VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage t

Re: [Videolib] Wholesalers used by academic librarians?

[May, Margery]

And pretty much the same here.  I get readily available titles from Midwest or 
Amazon.  Midwest is nice because I can use purchase order numbers, helpful when 
my credit card is near its limit; also, Midwest can supply individual episodes 
of some tv series, which is helpful for replacements.   I deal directly with 
the distributors for documentaries etc---WMM, New Day, Insight, etc.---and when 
necessary I deal directly with individuals or tiny distributors who are selling 
just their very own one and only film.

I’ve not been able to find a vendor who can do better searches more efficiently 
than I (with the collective wisdom’s help!) for hard to find or out of print 
titles.  I would love to find one, since I spend a lot of time searching, but 
those that I’ve tried just haven’t satisfied me.

MM

Margery L. May
Acquisitions Administrator
Wesleyan University Library
Acquisitions Department
Olin Memorial Library
252 Church Street
Middletown, CT   06459
860-685-3834
m...@wesleyan.edu

"...there is no question at all but that good and laughter and justice will 
prevail."---Archbishop Desmond Tutu

From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Sarah E. McCleskey
Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 9:24 AM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [Videolib] Wholesalers used by academic librarians?

The same for Hofstra.  We purchase a lot of materials directly, and get readily 
available titles from Amazon or Vide-o-go depending on how quickly we need 
them.  We tried a wholesaler once as a trial and found it didn’t suit our needs.

Sarah E. McCleskey
Head of Access Services
Acting Director, Film and Media Library
112 Axinn Library
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY 11549-1230
sarah.e.mccles...@hofstra.edu
516-463-5076 (o)
516-463-4309 (f)
[cid:image001.png@01CC2B3F.4C048380]

From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Hutchison, Jane
Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 9:06 AM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [Videolib] Wholesalers used by academic librarians?

The same goes for William Paterson.  We purchase through the distributors 
directly and I do a lot of my previewing at the National Media Market.  We 
don’t routinely purchase from wholesalers.

Jane B. Hutchison
Associate Director  Past 
President
Instruction & Research Technology  CCUMC: Leadership in 
Media & Academic Technology
William Paterson University  
http://www.ccumc.org
Wayne, NJ 07470
973-720-2980 (work)
973-418-7727 (cell)
973-720-2585 (facs)
hutchis...@wpunj.edu

From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Randal Baier
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 6:12 PM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [Videolib] Wholesalers used by academic librarians?

It's certainly not true for Eastern Michigan. We are very eclectic and buy from 
the filmmakers or the film collectives/media marketeers. Bullfrog, WMM, NewDay, 
Insight, et a myriad of al. And yes, Amazon too.

From: "Peter Cohn" 
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 3:51:48 PM
Subject: [Videolib] Wholesalers used by academic librarians?

As part of a business research project,  trying to find out the extent
to which libraries buy from wholesalers
such as Ingram, Baker & Taylor, and Midwest Tape?   I'm particularly
interested in whether academic libraries
buy from wholesalers.   Also public libraries.   I'm under the
impression that many public libraries buy almost
all their titles from the three mentioned above, or one of the three.
Is the same true of university libraries?

Thanks,
Peter Cohn
Hillcrest Films

VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, 
preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective 
working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication 
between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
distributors.
<>VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, 
preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective 
working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication 
between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
distributors.

Re: [Videolib] Wholesalers used by academic librarians?

[Sarah E. McCleskey]

The same for Hofstra.  We purchase a lot of materials directly, and get readily 
available titles from Amazon or Vide-o-go depending on how quickly we need 
them.  We tried a wholesaler once as a trial and found it didn’t suit our needs.

Sarah E. McCleskey
Head of Access Services
Acting Director, Film and Media Library
112 Axinn Library
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY 11549-1230
sarah.e.mccles...@hofstra.edu
516-463-5076 (o)
516-463-4309 (f)
[cid:image001.png@01CC2B3E.013355D0]

From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Hutchison, Jane
Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 9:06 AM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [Videolib] Wholesalers used by academic librarians?

The same goes for William Paterson.  We purchase through the distributors 
directly and I do a lot of my previewing at the National Media Market.  We 
don’t routinely purchase from wholesalers.

Jane B. Hutchison
Associate Director  Past 
President
Instruction & Research Technology  CCUMC: Leadership in 
Media & Academic Technology
William Paterson University  
http://www.ccumc.org
Wayne, NJ 07470
973-720-2980 (work)
973-418-7727 (cell)
973-720-2585 (facs)
hutchis...@wpunj.edu

From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Randal Baier
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 6:12 PM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [Videolib] Wholesalers used by academic librarians?

It's certainly not true for Eastern Michigan. We are very eclectic and buy from 
the filmmakers or the film collectives/media marketeers. Bullfrog, WMM, NewDay, 
Insight, et a myriad of al. And yes, Amazon too.

From: "Peter Cohn" 
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 3:51:48 PM
Subject: [Videolib] Wholesalers used by academic librarians?

As part of a business research project,  trying to find out the extent
to which libraries buy from wholesalers
such as Ingram, Baker & Taylor, and Midwest Tape?   I'm particularly
interested in whether academic libraries
buy from wholesalers.   Also public libraries.   I'm under the
impression that many public libraries buy almost
all their titles from the three mentioned above, or one of the three.
Is the same true of university libraries?

Thanks,
Peter Cohn
Hillcrest Films

VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, 
preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective 
working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication 
between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
distributors.
<>VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, 
preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective 
working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication 
between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
distributors.

Re: [Videolib] Wholesalers used by academic librarians?

[Karen Ketchaver]

I reiterate what Randal and Helen wrote - that mirrors my experience exactly. 
As an experiment, I recently sent a request to a vendor who specializes in 
locating hard-to-find items. As it played out, the vendor took the same path 
that I had previously taken, including directing me to a website that I knew 
was bogus. Thanks for nothing

Karen G. Ketchaver
Acquisitions Unit Leader
Grasselli Library
John Carroll University
20700 North Park Blvd.
University Hts., Ohio 44118-4581
U.S.A.
(216)397-1622 phone/(216)397-1809 fax  

  

 Original message 
>Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:39:45 -0400
>From: "Helen P. Mack"   
>Subject: Re: [Videolib] Wholesalers used by academic librarians?  
>To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
>
>   Lehigh University has the same eclectic needs.  I
>   was once approached by a book vendor that was
>   expending their coverage to include videos.  They
>   snagged an academic acquisitions person who had a
>   lot of media expertise and began a high-pressure
>   marketing effort for this service.  Just to be
>   nice, I tried them for something I was having
>   trouble finding.  When they couldn't find it
>   either, they canceled the order.  At that point, I
>   devoted some time to the problem and found it
>   myself. 
>
>   Why would I use a vendor when I can do better than
>   they can?  It might save time out of my day, but it
>   would not get the videos in our door any faster. 
>   Since vendors could not possibly stock all videos
>   from every production company, it would undoubtedly
>   take longer than it would take me: the presence of a
>   middleman would require additional time for the
>   order to be filled.       
>
>   On 6/14/2011 6:12 PM, Randal Baier wrote:
>
> It's certainly not true for Eastern Michigan. We
> are very eclectic and buy from the filmmakers or
> the film collectives/media marketeers. Bullfrog,
> WMM, NewDay, Insight, et a myriad of al. And yes,
> Amazon too.
>
> 
>
> From: "Peter Cohn" 
> To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
> Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 3:51:48 PM
> Subject: [Videolib] Wholesalers used by academic
> librarians?
>
> As part of a business research project,  trying
> to find out the extent
> to which libraries buy from wholesalers
> such as Ingram, Baker & Taylor, and Midwest Tape?
>   I'm particularly
> interested in whether academic libraries
> buy from wholesalers.   Also public libraries.  
> I'm under the
> impression that many public libraries buy almost
> all their titles from the three mentioned above,
> or one of the three.  
> Is the same true of university libraries?
>
> Thanks,
> Peter Cohn
> Hillcrest Films
>
> VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and
> lively discussion of issues relating to the
> selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic
> control, preservation, and use of current and
> evolving video formats in libraries and related
> institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve
> as an effective working tool for video librarians,
> as well as a channel of communication between
> libraries,educational institutions, and video
> producers and distributors.
>
> VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
> relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, 
> preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
> related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective 
> working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication 
> between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
> distributors.
>
> --
> Helen P. Mack, Acquisitions Librarian
> Lehigh University, Linderman Library
> 30 Library Drive
> Bethlehem, PA 18015-3013  USA
>
> Phone 610 758-3035 * Fax 610 758-5605
> E-mail h...@lehigh.edu
>
>VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
>relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, 
>preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
>related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective 
>working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication 
>between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
>distributors.

VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, 
preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective 
working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication 
between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
distributors.

Re: [Videolib] Wholesalers used by academic librarians?

[Hutchison, Jane]

The same goes for William Paterson.  We purchase through the distributors 
directly and I do a lot of my previewing at the National Media Market.  We 
don’t routinely purchase from wholesalers.  

 

Jane B. Hutchison

Associate Director  Past 
President

Instruction & Research Technology  CCUMC: Leadership in 
Media & Academic Technology

William Paterson University  
http://www.ccumc.org

Wayne, NJ 07470

973-720-2980 (work)

973-418-7727 (cell)

973-720-2585 (facs)

hutchis...@wpunj.edu

 

From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Randal Baier
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 6:12 PM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [Videolib] Wholesalers used by academic librarians?

 

It's certainly not true for Eastern Michigan. We are very eclectic and buy from 
the filmmakers or the film collectives/media marketeers. Bullfrog, WMM, NewDay, 
Insight, et a myriad of al. And yes, Amazon too.



From: "Peter Cohn" 
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 3:51:48 PM
Subject: [Videolib] Wholesalers used by academic librarians?

As part of a business research project,  trying to find out the extent 
to which libraries buy from wholesalers
such as Ingram, Baker & Taylor, and Midwest Tape?   I'm particularly 
interested in whether academic libraries
buy from wholesalers.   Also public libraries.   I'm under the 
impression that many public libraries buy almost
all their titles from the three mentioned above, or one of the three.   
Is the same true of university libraries?

Thanks,
Peter Cohn
Hillcrest Films

VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, 
preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective 
working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication 
between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
distributors.

VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, 
preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective 
working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication 
between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
distributors.

Re: [Videolib] Wholesalers used by academic librarians?

[Helen P. Mack]

Lehigh University has the same eclectic needs.  I was once approached by 
a book vendor that was expending their coverage to include videos.  They 
snagged an academic acquisitions person who had a lot of media expertise 
and began a high-pressure marketing effort for this service.  Just to be 
nice, I tried them for something I was having trouble finding.  When 
they couldn't find it either, they canceled the order.  At that point, I 
devoted some time to the problem and found it myself.


Why would I use a vendor when I can do better than they can?  It might 
save time out of my day, but it would not get the videos in our door any 
faster.  Since vendors could not possibly stock all videos from every 
production company, it would undoubtedly take longer than it would take 
me: the presence of a middleman would require additional time for the 
order to be filled.


On 6/14/2011 6:12 PM, Randal Baier wrote:
It's certainly not true for Eastern Michigan. We are very eclectic and 
buy from the filmmakers or the film collectives/media marketeers. 
Bullfrog, WMM, NewDay, Insight, /et/ a myriad of al. And yes, Amazon too.



*From: *"Peter Cohn" 
*To: *videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
*Sent: *Tuesday, June 14, 2011 3:51:48 PM
*Subject: *[Videolib] Wholesalers used by academic librarians?

As part of a business research project,  trying to find out the extent
to which libraries buy from wholesalers
such as Ingram, Baker & Taylor, and Midwest Tape?   I'm particularly
interested in whether academic libraries
buy from wholesalers.   Also public libraries.   I'm under the
impression that many public libraries buy almost
all their titles from the three mentioned above, or one of the three.
Is the same true of university libraries?

Thanks,
Peter Cohn
Hillcrest Films

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relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, 
preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective 
working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication 
between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
distributors.