I called Blockbuster a while back, since they offer a similar service. They were willing to work with me and my library account. Since Blockbuster may be on the verge of bankruptcy, I don't know how worthwhile this would be, but it might be worth checking into. If it means no grief over home-use-only rules...
Ultimately, I didn't convince my library to jump either way. But I think there are quite a few libraries out there that do use Netflix, despite its contract restrictions. Don't ask, don't tell, you know. Jana Atkins Performing Arts/Multimedia Librarian Max Chambers Library Box 192 974-2949 From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Sarah E. McCleskey Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 2:34 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Videolib] campus Netflix subscription? Hi Liz, There's an excellent case study by Ciara Healy in the most recent Library Trends (Winter 2010) vol. 58 no 3, p. 402-411. "Netflix in an academic library: a personal case study." Sarah E. McCleskey Head of Access Services Acting Director, Film and Media Library 112 Axinn Library, 123 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY 11549-1230 516-463-5076 [email protected] [cid:[email protected]] From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Elizabeth Barksdale Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 3:19 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Videolib] campus Netflix subscription? Does anyone have an library subscription to Netflix for faculty use? Is that even possible and okay as far as copyright goes? Sorry if this has been discussed before, couldn't find it anywhere. Thanks! Liz -- Liz Barksdale Director of Library and Media Services Western Texas College Snyder Texas 325-574-7676 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Coordinator, Ask Now Texas www.asknowtexas.org<http://www.asknowtexas.org> **Bronze+Blue=Green** The University of Central Oklahoma is Bronze, Blue, and Green! Please print this e-mail only if absolutely necessary! **CONFIDENTIALITY** This e-mail (including any attachments) may contain confidential, proprietary and privileged information. Any unauthorized disclosure or use of this information is prohibited.
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