Re: [Videolib] Video Selection: Subject Selector or Media Specialist?

2010-09-23 Thread Hutchison, Jane
At William Paterson University, it's a shared role. As the media librarian, I oversee the collection making sure there are not gaps and we have subjects that bring different perspectives. However, the subject librarians meet regularly with their faculty and know the curriculum. I work with them

Re: [Videolib] Netflix streaming now in Canada

2010-09-23 Thread Dennis Doros
Dear Oksana, Netflix Canada is just getting started. In a few weeks there'll be a lot more films including some from Milestone. And I haven't seen the contract, but there are a few titles for Canada that the US don't have from us. Best, Dennis On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 9:27 AM, Oksana Dykyj

[Videolib] more on Netflix in libraries

2010-09-23 Thread Sarah E. McCleskey
http://scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2010/09/23/libraries-and-netflix-do-the-risks-of-abusing-rentals-outweigh-the-benefits/ Sarah E. McCleskey Head of Access Services Acting Director, Film and Media Library 112 Axinn Library Hofstra University Hempstead, NY 11549-1230

[Videolib] Thank You

2010-09-23 Thread Benjamin Turner
Thank you all for the feedback regarding video selection responsibilities at your libraries. It was very helpful, especially the ALA survey results. Thanks again, Benjamin Turner Assistant Professor, Instructional Services St. John's University Libraries turn...@stjohns.edu

Re: [Videolib] Netflix streaming now in Canada

2010-09-23 Thread Oksana Dykyj
That's great to hear, Dennis. When the cost is only $8/month (or the cost of 2 lattes), students and faculty can potentially get their own personal accounts and watch what they need on their own laptops or viewing devices on their own time, without ever visiting a library. This obviously

Re: [Videolib] Netflix streaming now in Canada

2010-09-23 Thread KEVIN CHLEBOVEC
I'm guessing that Netflix Canada doesn't come with PPR (we're much more strict in Canada, eh?). Can someone confirm this. Thanks, Kevin Chlebovec _ Sales Executive, CBC Learning ( http://www.cbclearning.ca/ ) (416.205.3507Ê 416.205.2376 +kevin.chlebo...@cbc.ca P.O.

Re: [Videolib] Academic Libraries Add Netflix Subscriptions

2010-09-23 Thread John Streepy
I was thinking of getting a netflix subscription for our library, but I wanted to use it as a previewing tool. Are there any libraries out there that have Netflix but do not use the service for their patrons but only for previewing. (which probably also violates the non-commercial aspect of the

Re: [Videolib] Introducing new exhibitors at the National Media Market

2010-09-23 Thread Rosen, Rhonda J.
I'm sure I am outing myself as a history buff/dork, but is anyone thinking about taking a little side trip to the Truman Presidential Library while in KC? I think it's about a half hour away from where we will be Rhonda Rhonda Rosen| Head, Media Access Services William H. Hannon Library |

[Videolib] Program Reminder: Making Sense of Copyright Opportunities in K-12 Teaching

2010-09-23 Thread Olga Francois
Please pass this non-profit educational program announcement on to your colleagues. Also, please excuse any duplication of this notice. Thank you. -Olga. ==. The next Online copyright course: Crayons, Computers, and Copyright: Making Sense of Copyright Opportunities in K-12

Re: [Videolib] DVDs Not Quite Ready for the Technology Junk Heap

2010-09-23 Thread Tatar, Becky
Interesting. I was just in Barnes and Noble yesterday, and I was asking the clerk about their av sales. The Blu-Ray is way down - the shelf area is only a little bigger than the cd area. Sales of Blu-Ray - maybe 2 titles a day. DVDs are steady, but dropping, and cds are steady but dropping.

[Videolib] BBC Science Collection Now Available with Digital Site Licenses!

2010-09-23 Thread Mallory Jacobs
BBC Science Collection Now Available with Digital Site Licenses! Recommended by NSTA What Time Is It? Do we really know what time it is? CERN physicist Professor Brian Cox unlocks the secrets of time in this entertaining and informative program. His journey starts with the Sun, our historical

[Videolib] The Paper Clip Project

2010-09-23 Thread Bev Weisenberg
Does anyone know who distributes the Paper Clip Project? Beverly Weisenberg LANDMARK MEDIA, INC vice president, sales 100 N. Milwaukee Ave. #603 Wheeling, IL 60090 ph.800-999-6645 fx.847-279-8055 www.landmarkmedia.com VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of

Re: [Videolib] The Paper Clip Project

2010-09-23 Thread Jessica Rosner
Yes that is the feature film PAPER CLIPS. I am not sure if you are looking for a copy which per above are widely available or are trying to track down rights. It was briefly released by Miramax but I believe the filmmaker took it over directly and probably controls any exhibition rights. On Thu,