Re: [Videolib] physical vs. streaming collection development policies

2013-05-15 Thread Sarah E. McCleskey
Our faculty love Counseling and Therapy in Video (I and II) from ASP. After subscribing for a couple of years we purchased outright. Sarah E. McCleskey Head of Access Services Acting Director, Film and Media Library 112 Axinn Library, 123 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY 11549 sarah.e.mccles...

[Videolib] Streaming video vendor guide

2013-05-15 Thread Stanton, Kim
Hi all, Has anyone put together a guide that lists all of the vendor-hosted educational streaming video databases out there? I believe Monique put together a spreadsheet several years ago that listed distributors offering digital rights, but I don't see it on the VRT site anymore. If no one

Re: [Videolib] physical vs. streaming collection development policies

2013-05-15 Thread Jo Ann Reynolds
I echo Anthoy's comments. We really like FMG's streaming products, too. Jo Ann Jo Ann Reynolds Reserve Services Coordinator University of Connecticut Libraries 369 Fairfield Road, Unit 1005RR Storrs, CT 06269-1005 jo_ann.reyno...@lib.uconn.edu 860-486-1406 860-486-5636 (fax) http://classguides.l

Re: [Videolib] Streaming video vendor guide

2013-05-15 Thread Jo Ann Reynolds
Hi Kim, A great idea and I have been haranguing vendors about an "itunes" like store where all videos and video streams can be listed. For a book there are places you can go and do a single search by title, even for songs it's easier, but video is like the Tower of Babal, hundreds (thousands?)

Re: [Videolib] physical vs. streaming collection development policies

2013-05-15 Thread fellini49
Dear All, Yes, I was too harsh...I restract my statement and offer apologies. Personally, it just not user-friendly enough for me and I wish they had installed an online tutorial as many vendors do so. Cheers, Lisa Flanzraich Film Researcher Flushing, NY -Original Message- From: Jo A

Re: [Videolib] physical vs. streaming collection development policies

2013-05-15 Thread Nellie J Chenault
Budgets: We have been purchasing and subscribing to digital media through our electronic database budgets, not our film budget lines. This is similar to the transition to print journals and ebooks. The electronic content had separate budget lines; use of these new resources eventually allowed re

Re: [Videolib] Streaming video vendor guide

2013-05-15 Thread Jo Ann Reynolds
Thanks, Bob. This is a helpful start. I know having a central database is a big job but don’t you all want to sell more films and open up new markets? Hopefully the NMM decided that the lovely web page they created for market attendees should be open to the world and not just to attendees. Best,

Re: [Videolib] physical vs. streaming collection development policies

2013-05-15 Thread Matthew Gallagher
Hi Laura, A further consideration to the points made below: Single titles can be purchased through database offerings, such as Alexander Street Press. In certain instances, you may have a 'monograph' order even though a package purchase is more typical. Alternatively, if you have an interna

Re: [Videolib] Streaming video vendor guide

2013-05-15 Thread Katherine Mcgivern
Take a look at NJVid www.njvid.net which has a list of vendors with streaming rights. From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Jo Ann Reynolds Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 11:27 AM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.

Re: [Videolib] Streaming video vendor guide

2013-05-15 Thread Beverly Weisenberg
Landmark Media should be on the list as vendors with streaming rights. On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 10:36 AM, Katherine Mcgivern wrote: > ** ** > > ** ** > > Take a look at NJVid www.njvid.net which has a list of vendors with > streaming rights. > > ** ** > > *From:* videolib-boun...@lists.be

Re: [Videolib] Streaming video vendor guide

2013-05-15 Thread Bergman, Barbara J
Jo Ann - Coincidentally, the planning board of the National Media Market had decided to make the Preview Portal freely available through the end of October even if you weren't able to attend last year's Market. Go to http://nmm-previewportal.net/ to create a guest account. You will also star

[Videolib] Try out the National Media Market Preview Portal

2013-05-15 Thread Bergman, Barbara J
On behalf of the planning board of the National Media Market, we invite you to try out the Preview Portal. It is freely available through the end of October even if you weren't able to attend last year's Market. Go to http://nmm-previewportal.net/ to create a guest account. You will also sta

[Videolib] China Rises

2013-05-15 Thread Becky Thoms
Has anyone had any luck securing streaming rights for this film series? We have been in touch with CBC. They sell the DVD for $220, but there is no mention of rights. And, we haven't had any luck with our email inquiries. Thanks in advance! Becky Becky Thoms Copyright Librarian Merrill-Cazier Li

Re: [Videolib] China Rises

2013-05-15 Thread Michael Phillips
Hello Becky, This title appears on the Discovery Store Education website: http://store.discoveryeducation.com/product/show/50912 You may want to contact one of their representatives for rights information. Michael S. Phillips Library Associate I Monographic Acquisitions Division Texas A&M Unive

Re: [Videolib] China Rises

2013-05-15 Thread Kevin Chlebovec
I believe Discovery has US rights to China Rises, but I'm not sure if that includes digital/streaming rights. *Kevin Chlebovec* Sales Executive, CBC Learning (416) 205-3507 (Office | bureau) (647) 231-6021 (Cell) (416) 205-2376 (Fax | Télécopieur) ** cbclearning.ca

Re: [Videolib] Streaming video vendor guide

2013-05-15 Thread Jo Ann Reynolds
Thanks, Barbara. Ursula had given me a guest login when she asked me to preview the website. It's good to know others can get to it. Best, Jo Ann Jo Ann Reynolds Reserve Services Coordinator University of Connecticut Libraries 369 Fairfield Road, Unit 1005RR Storrs, CT 06269-1005 jo_ann.reyno.

[Videolib] Streaming video vendor guide issue

2013-05-15 Thread Jo Ann Reynolds
Hi Everyone, I thought the vendors out there might like to hear our (the buyers) stories about how we go looking for films. It might help them to understand what we go through and that would hopefully help them better understand the need for a centralized place to search. So here I am, reserve

Re: [Videolib] Streaming video vendor guide issue

2013-05-15 Thread Videogo
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Re: [Videolib] Streaming video vendor guide issue

2013-05-15 Thread Deborah Benrubi
A unified search portal that offers preview clips would be ideal, though it probably would never include all the independent filmmakers and distributors. We do have some tools at hand though. I'm always surprised that more librarians don't use worldcat.org to identify potential titles, and find

Re: [Videolib] Streaming video vendor guide issue

2013-05-15 Thread sonia maltais
JoAnn's point is of great concern to all librarians and that is why National Media Market's portal is such a great idea. It can become a one-stop place to evaluate new titles. I think from a vendor's point of view it shows us the importance of making the portal a viable tool for our clients. Sonia

Re: [Videolib] Streaming video vendor guide issue

2013-05-15 Thread Susan Albrecht
Jo Ann Reynolds wrote: I thought the vendors out there might like to hear our (the buyers) stories about how we go looking for films. It might help them to understand what we go through and that would hopefully help them better understand the need for a centralized place to search. So here I a

Re: [Videolib] videolib Digest, Vol 66, Issue 41

2013-05-15 Thread Bob Norris
Makes total sense to me. I'll put Film Ideas on record as willing to participate in a central database. One hitch (of many I know) is what incentive there would be for someone to maintain such a database. You may have to buck up and subscribe to the service Jo Ann to make your life easier. Of co

Re: [Videolib] Streaming video vendor guide issue

2013-05-15 Thread Susan Albrecht
Deborah Benrubi wrote: A unified search portal that offers preview clips would be ideal, though it probably would never include all the independent filmmakers and distributors. We do have some tools at hand though. I'm always surprised that more librarians don't use worldcat.org to identify pote

[Videolib] Streaming video vendor guide issue

2013-05-15 Thread Jim Davis
Regarding Kim's question about streaming vendor lists, Scott Spicer (U of MN) put together a good list on ALA Connect (http://connect.ala.org/node/183711), though it is not entirely complete (e.g. Media Education Foundation and New Day are missing). The list can be updated by any registered user

Re: [Videolib] Streaming video vendor guide issue

2013-05-15 Thread Ursula Schwarz
Is this a good time to mention how affordable it is to attend the National Media Market? For a very low registration fee you get lunches and receptions, professional development sessions and access to the preview portal plus Market discounts from the exhibitors. I definitely do sound like an NMM c

Re: [Videolib] Streaming video vendor guide

2013-05-15 Thread Deg Farrelly
Scott Spicer put together a web page of streaming video collection providers, including both licensed and open access. It is available here: http://connect.ala.org/node/183711 I understand that this is an open wiki that others can contribute to. It does not list all possible video vendors who m