Hi
The purpose of the list is broad:
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.
The primary focus of the discussion supported by this list will be on
video collection, access, and use. Examples of discussion topics include:
copyright and intellectual property issues; evaluations of materials;
collection development policy issues; selection methodology; acquisition
concerns (locating hard-to-find materials, library/vendor relations,
etc.), issues related to evolving video technologies and libraries.
Discussions regarding video hardware and the specifics of video technology
are not generally encouraged. Discussions which are merely recreational in
nature are also firmly discouraged Such discussions include protracted
conversations regarding favorite films, movie trivia, and fan
correspondence.
I think that, for the most part, we've pretty much stuck to those
parameters. Copyright is a big area of discussion, obviously, and I think
that it's an important area of concern and discourse. It can be a
contentious subject (also obviously) because of the differing views of
stake holders and the fact that there's currently much open to
interpretation in the letter and applications of the laws. I fully expect
copyright and fair use to be a front-and-center issues for media (and
other) librarians for a long time to come as the media universe continues
to evolve and shift.
This is a working list, which means most of what is discussed can and
should be directly (or even indirectly) useful to the practice of media
librarianship. As with any listserv, endless conjecture, fruitless
banter, pointless argument (particularly argument with no clear or
immediate resolution) all run counter to the spirit and nature of the
list.
Videolib is an unmoderated list, which means subscribers can pretty much
post what they want. I have only once in the 15 year history of this list
had to exercise my prerogative as list manager in ending a discussion or
bumping a subscriber. It's not something I did not do (and would not do
again) lightly because I strongly believe in keeping this an open,
democratic, and lively forum. On the other hand, I have a definite stake
in making sure the list remains civil, supple, productive, and relevant to
the subscribers.
It is my sincere hope that we can stay on track, move forward, and live up
to the stated goals and intent of the list.
gary
I have to chime in here in total agreement there is a lot of very
useful information on this listserv, but also too much back-and forthing
that clutters my inbox and interrupts my day. Switching to digest was not
helpful.
I would like to see a review of the purpose of the list (as listed at the
bottom of this message) and the guidelines for contributions as I'm
considering unsubscribing. Broad and lively discussion is one thing. But
it's feeling like a chat room and I've got other things to do if the
members aren't going to get back to meaningful discussion.
Caryl Ward
-Original Message-
From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Markus, Tim
Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 1:54 PM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [Videolib] videolib ... oh my
Gary's voice of reason is why I haven't yet unsubscribed. That and I
delete heavily without reading a lot the messages.
Tim
-Original Message-
From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Griest, Bryan
Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 10:22 AM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [Videolib] videolib ... oh my
Clearly you aren't meant to meddle in our copyright discussions, Gary!
-Original Message-
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
