Re: [Videolib] Portrait of Teresa

2012-01-19 Thread Delin, Peter
The lack of distributor info or release date may mean this is not a legal copy. Hi Jessica, might be it's illegal... It's probably an import from Cuba. In the US this title is distributed by Kimbara Cine Cubano in Florida http://www.cinematecacubana.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=247

Re: [Videolib] Portrait of Teresa

2012-01-19 Thread Jessica Rosner
There is still an embargo but luckily educational material is exempt. On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 8:33 AM, Delin, Peter de...@zlb.de wrote: The lack of distributor info or release date may mean this is not a legal copy. Hi Jessica, might be it's illegal... It's probably an import from Cuba. In

[Videolib] Blu-ray/DVD combo packs

2012-01-19 Thread Anna Goslen
Hello, For those of you who include Blu-rays in your collections, how do you handle Blu-ray/DVD combo packs? Do you keep the Blu-ray and the DVD together, or do you separate them? Why did you decide to do what you do, and what have you found to be the advantages and disadvantages? Thanks in

Re: [Videolib] Blu-ray/DVD combo packs

2012-01-19 Thread Meghann Matwichuk
Hello Anna, We (University of Delaware Library) have a small collection of Blurays (appx. 100, vs our 10,000+ collection of standard DVDs). When purchasing Blurays, I make sure we also have a separate, standalone standard version when possible -- only exceptions so far are those only

Re: [Videolib] Blu-ray/DVD combo packs

2012-01-19 Thread Lori Espinoza
We separate ours into different cases. There are still many of our students/faculty/community who do not have a Blu-ray player. This way if someone wanted the Blu-ray they would not have both formats checked out at the same time. The DVD is then available for someone else to use in the mean

[Videolib] Administrative process for donating materials

2012-01-19 Thread Mandel, Debra
For those of you who are donating materials, such as 16mm films, to other institutions, do you sign some type of agreement/ exchange documentation with those on the recipient's end or just hand them off? Much obliged. Debra Debra H. Mandel, Head, Digital Media Design Studio Northeastern

Re: [Videolib] Blu-ray/DVD combo packs

2012-01-19 Thread Paula Manzella
Hi, Because we are a public library system with 20 different locations, Blu-Ray combo packs are handled two different ways. For the branch libraries, we separate them, catalog each under the appropriate bib record and shelve them separately.Basically, the decision was made to

Re: [Videolib] The Great Gatsby (silent movie version)

2012-01-19 Thread Carolyn Hatcher
We are trying to find the silent movie version of The Great Gatsby. Any suggestions? Carolyn W. Hatcher Cape Fear Community College LRC-Tech Services 411 North Front St. Wilmington, NC 28401 chatc...@cfcc.edu Tel: 910-362-7035 E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject

[Videolib] Contact at History Channel?

2012-01-19 Thread Stanton, Kim
Hi all, Does anyone have a contact at the History Channel (or AE) for institutional sales or digital rights? Please reply off list. Thanks, Kim Kim Stanton Head, Media Library University of North Texas kim.stan...@unt.edu P: (940) 565-4832 F: (940) 369-7396 VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage

Re: [Videolib] The Great Gatsby (silent movie version)

2012-01-19 Thread Videogo
In a message dated 1/19/2012 11:52:02 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, chatc...@cfcc.edu writes: We are trying to find the silent movie version of The Great Gatsby. Any suggestions? Good morning, Carolyn... Not the movie, but the trailer has survived and is one of the 50 films in the 3-disk

Re: [Videolib] The Great Gatsby (silent movie version)

2012-01-19 Thread Jessica Rosner
Lost Film. Sorry. On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 11:50 AM, Carolyn Hatcher chatc...@cfcc.edu wrote: We are trying to find the silent movie version of The Great Gatsby. Any suggestions? Carolyn W. Hatcher Cape Fear Community College LRC-Tech Services 411 North Front St. Wilmington, NC  28401

Re: [Videolib] Contact at History Channel?

2012-01-19 Thread Stanton, Kim
Thanks everyone who responded, I've found a contact. Kim Stanton Head, Media Library University of North Texas kim.stan...@unt.edu P: (940) 565-4832 F: (940) 369-7396 From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Stanton, Kim Sent: Thursday,

Re: [Videolib] Administrative process for donating materials

2012-01-19 Thread Stanton, Kim
Hi Debra, As a recipient of materials from other institutions, I've never been ask by the donor to sign an agreement. The only paperwork involved has been the standard gift form that my institution requires when taking donations. Kim Stanton Head, Media Library University of North Texas

Re: [Videolib] Administrative process for donating materials

2012-01-19 Thread Dave Dvorchak
I have not had to fill out any paperwork thus far but am always happy to do so. Mostly it's been a I don't care what you do, just get these things OUT of here! kind of deal! Dave On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 11:24 AM, Mandel, Debra d.man...@neu.edu wrote: For those of you who are donating

Re: [Videolib] Administrative process for donating materials

2012-01-19 Thread Mandel, Debra
Hi- That seems right, and of course the donor has an opportunity to review this form with folks from their institution before they donate and return form to you. Debra From: Stanton, Kim kim.stan...@unt.edumailto:kim.stan...@unt.edu Reply-To:

Re: [Videolib] Administrative process for donating materials

2012-01-19 Thread Mandel, Debra
I guess there's no hard and fast rule, it's more instituion-dependent, more important perhaps for more official archival material. From: Dave Dvorchak ddvorc...@provcomlib.orgmailto:ddvorc...@provcomlib.org Reply-To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edumailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu

[Videolib] Looking for film The Irish Whisky Rebellion 1972

2012-01-19 Thread sspataro
Hello: Looking for this 1972 film.  The original title was called The Winds of Change, but later changed to The Irish Whisky Rebellion  The film is about prohibition, It is a comedy/Drama   Directed by Chester Erskine. With William Challee, William Devane,

Re: [Videolib] Looking for film The Irish Whisky Rebellion 1972

2012-01-19 Thread ghandman
No, you mean that Ben Stiller is Anne Mera's son... ;-{)} gary handman Hello: Looking for this 1972 film.  The original title was called The Winds of Change, but later changed to The Irish Whisky Rebellion  The film is about prohibition, It is a comedy/Drama  

[Videolib] MegaUpload Shut Down

2012-01-19 Thread Brigid Duffy
Just out: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2012/01/file-sharing-megaupload-shut-down-for-piracy-by-feds.html As noted at the end of the article, Universal Music Group and the Justice Department websites hacked by Anonymous in response to this. Brigid Duffy Academic

Re: [Videolib] MegaUpload Shut Down

2012-01-19 Thread Jessica Rosner
Typical response. Protect the thieves. On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 6:02 PM, Brigid Duffy bdu...@sfsu.edu wrote: Just out: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2012/01/file-sharing-megaupload-shut-down-for-piracy-by-feds.html As noted at the end of the article, Universal Music

Re: [Videolib] Blu-ray/DVD combo packs

2012-01-19 Thread Julia Churchill
Hi, I was under the impression that we could not seperate combo packs because that would violate copyright law. Am I wrong? Thanks, Julia Churchill Oak Lawn Public Library Oak Lawn Illinois From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu

Re: [Videolib] Blu-ray/DVD combo packs

2012-01-19 Thread ghandman
Nah... Nothing in the copyright law that would prevent you. Once you bought it (under the terms of the First Sale doctrine) you can pretty much use the discs it as a coasters, pocket mirrors, or frisbees if you want to. gary handman Hi, I was under the impression that we could not

[Videolib] Major Supreme Court Decision

2012-01-19 Thread Jessica Rosner
I was sure Dennis was going to post this but I have not seen it. http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2012/01/copyright/supreme-court-upholds-law-restoring-copyright-to-some-public-domain-works/ Despite many of attacks on the decision from the likes of the HathiTrust ( who cry crocodile tears about

Re: [Videolib] Major Supreme Court Decision

2012-01-19 Thread Dennis Doros
Well, Dennis is in Los Angeles and not online until 11 at night, but Jessica, you and I are two of the few who feel this way. Most are reacting like it's the end of public domain though all it's doing is agreeing on something that was already done in 1994. Dennis On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 8:41 PM,

Re: [Videolib] Major Supreme Court Decision

2012-01-19 Thread Jessica Rosner
I read it yesterday on your face book page for the first time. I have read some of the alarmists on the web. I thought Ginsburg's point that it was only giving Prokofiev the same protections Bernstein and Copeland already have said it best. On Fri, Jan 20, 2012 at 1:16 AM, Dennis Doros