Hiya Susan, Welcome back. I initially compiled this information several years ago. It has since been updated by Ursula Schwartz, Ex. Director, NMM.
It's primary purpose was to serve as a "jumping point" to bring about awareness of the various vendors, and their licensing options. The complex, and fluid world of digital streaming options makes it nearly impossible to create a definitive list. If you would like to take on the task of staying abreast of all the changes, and updating the list, then I don't think anyone would argue with you. Lol I would strongly encourage media Librarians to consult with suggested vendors for more up-to-date, and in-depth information about streaming initiatives. Just my $.02. Best, Mo at IU From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Susan Weber Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 1:33 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Videolib] Streaming media vendors Hi all: I rejoined the list this week, after a few months off list. Job changed, moved offices, etc. I've returned as part-time media with full-time reference librarian duties. You can take media out of the job, but you can't keep the librarian away from media (or something like that). I looked at the list on the VRT site and it needs some updating. Who should be doing that? Streaming vendors are modifying their terms all the time, in the sense of length, perpetuity, etc. Susan [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> wrote: Check out: http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/rts/vrt/vrtconferenceinfo/streamingvendor.cfm Hi all, I was wondering if anyone had suggestions for streaming video vendors. I'm looking for mostly education packages. thanks! Junior Tidal Web Services and Multimedia Librarian New York City College of Technology, CUNY 300 Jay Street Brooklyn, NY 11210 718.260.5481 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. Gary Handman Director Media Resources Center Moffitt Library UC Berkeley 510-643-8566 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/MRC "I have always preferred the reflection of life to life itself." --Francois Truffaut 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. -- Susan Weber, Librarian Langara College, 100 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. V5Y 2Z6 Tel. 604-323-5533 email: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
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.
