[Videolib] NYTimes article on Zediva- A Clever Run Around the Movie Streaming Gremlins

2011-03-22 Thread Ravas, Tammy
Hello, This article by David Pogue was published last week, but wanted to share it with the list: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/17/technology/personaltech/17pogue.html Best, Tammy Ravas Visual and Performing Arts Librarian And Media Coordinator Assistant Professor Mansfield

Re: [Videolib] Netflix vs. availablility in the marketplace

2011-03-22 Thread John Vallier
Hi Kim, Thanks for pointing this out. I noticed a similar issue with The Visit (w/Bergman Quinn). We tried to purchase a DVD copy but only found a pirated version. However, Amazon.com offers it online for individual use: http://www.amazon.com/The-Visit/dp/B001V6F1YM Is this another sign of

[Videolib] FW: Google Books decision

2011-03-22 Thread Jaeschke, Myles
From Publib discussion but thought some of you here may find this of interest. Myles From: publib-boun...@webjunction.org [mailto:publib-boun...@webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Nann Blaine Hilyard Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 3:05 PM To: pub...@webjunction.org Subject: [Publib] FW: Google Books

Re: [Videolib] For you silent film fans...

2011-03-22 Thread Dennis Doros
Ned is one of those remarkable people who can balance a real life (with a wonderful wife) and art while being devoted to his family's film history. And besides, the Thanhouser films are really entertaining and of high artistic quality. I believe I mentioned THE EVIDENCE OF THE FILM on this list

[Videolib] Film and Laserdisc storage

2011-03-22 Thread Brigid Duffy
Hello, all, We will be moving our media collection into new space in San Francisco State University's new library (let's hear it for bond issues) by the end of the year. This will include moving close to 2,000 16mm films and laserdiscs. Some of these are still in active use, though most,

[Videolib] looking for films about diversity/inclusion BUT

2011-03-22 Thread Maureen Tripp
I'd like to find some that deal with diverse individuals or communities coming together in pursuit of a mutual goal or project. I'm open to documentaries or fiction films-this is for a mediagraphy I need to put together for our diversity and inclusion week. If possible, I'd like to list