Re: [Videolib] Wholesalers used by academic librarians?
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 pcc...@yahoo.com *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.
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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 pcc...@yahoo.com 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?
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 h...@lehigh.edu 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 pcc...@yahoo.com 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?
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 kketcha...@jcu.edu 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 h...@lehigh.edu 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 pcc...@yahoo.com 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
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Same here. There doesn’t seem to be a wholesaler that deals much with the educational titles. We buy popular items from BT 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 pcc...@yahoo.com 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. image001.pngVIDEOLIB 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.
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Wholesalers? Never touch them. We did go thru a very short period where we tried BT 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 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.
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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 pcc...@yahoo.com *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, TN37132 Phone: 615-898-2899 Fax: 615-898-2530 Email: gfe...@mtsu.edu mailto:gfe...@mtsu.edu Web: www.mtsu.edu/~imr http://www.mtsu.edu/%7Eimr “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.
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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 gfe...@mtsu.edu 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 pcc...@yahoo.com pcc...@yahoo.com *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 http://www.mtsu.edu/%7Eimr “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 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] 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.
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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. - Original Message - From: Peter Cohn pcc...@yahoo.com 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.
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Amherst College library TEL. # 413-542-2850 Susan Sheridan-Acquisitions smsheri...@amherst.edu I have been working as an acquisitions librarian technical services manager for over thiry years. Let me pay Music Hunter the highest compliment any vendor can get from Amherst College: working with Music Hunter is like having an additional staff member working in our department - responsive, thorough, pays attention to detail, corresponds promptly to emails, consults over dubious citations, always puts the customer first, even if a mistake is the Library's fault. Please share this comment with your staff and I am willing to be a reference for any potential new customers. Your search for sound video ends here! Jay Sonin, General Manager Music Hunter Distributing Company 25-58 34th Street, Suite # 2 Astoria, NY 11103-4902 musichun...@nyc.rr.com 718-777-1949 -Original Message- From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Peter Cohn Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 3:52 PM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu 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.
