We have about 120 titles, and they do not circulate well. This is the exact reason we haven't jumped in Overdrive for film (for the most part)-circ stats are not there-and the titles offered simply are not in demand. It's too difficult to jump thru the hoops to watch.
From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Michael May Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 2:37 PM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] Streaming video for public libraries Here's a list of "suppliers" from OverDrive's site: Video: PBS Television * Image Entertainment * Magnolia Pictures * Starz Media http://www.overdrive.com/Solutions/Libraries/Public/BestSelection.aspx We also have titles from Film Movement, Vanguard Cinema, Arts Alliance America, Mill Creek Entertainment, etc. These all come as WMV files. We have about 120 titles, and they do not circulate well. Mike Michael May Adult Services Librarian Carnegie-Stout Public Library 360 West 11th Street Dubuque, IA 52001-4697, USA Phone: 563-589-4225 ext. 2244 Fax: 563-589-4217 Email: m...@dubuque.lib.ia.us<mailto:m...@dubuque.lib.ia.us> From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Jessica Rosner Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 2:03 PM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] Streaming video for public libraries In that case I am stymied. I don't see any major rights holder gong for that unless I suppose you can pay Netflix money to them or set up some kind of fee per use which would of course go against the grain for libraries. As a practical matter Swank is the only company that really handles a significant number of feature films for libraries, they have some major docs, but not a lot. On Wed, May 18, 2011 at 2:56 PM, Kennedy Fulmer, Suella <skennedyful...@co.marin.ca.us<mailto:skennedyful...@co.marin.ca.us>> wrote: It would be for mostly remote use like the Netflix or download model, but some in-house stations set for that purpose. From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu<mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu> [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu<mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu>] On Behalf Of Jessica Rosner Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 10:24 AM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu<mailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu> Subject: Re: [Videolib] Streaming video for public libraries Would this be streaming directly to a library for a patron to watch on premise? On Wed, May 18, 2011 at 1:16 PM, Kennedy Fulmer, Suella <skennedyful...@co.marin.ca.us<mailto:skennedyful...@co.marin.ca.us>> wrote: Greetings, I'm researching streaming video subscription options for a public library system which would hopefully include feature films and documentaries. Does anyone have experience with any particular company in this regard? We have looked at Alexander Street Press, Swank Digital Campus, Films On Demand and Overdrive. I know there are PPV options for features but does anyone offer a popular features package at this point in time? Any insight would be much appreciated. Many thanks, Suella Suella Kennedy-Fulmer Interim Branch Manager Novato and South Novato Libraries skennedyful...@co.marin.ca.us<mailto:skennedyful...@co.marin.ca.us> 415-897-1142<tel:415-897-1142> Email Disclaimer: http://www.co.marin.ca.us/nav/misc/EmailDisclaimer.cfm 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. -- Jessica Rosner Media Consultant 224-545-3897<tel:224-545-3897> (cell) 212-627-1785<tel:212-627-1785> (land line) jessicapros...@gmail.com<mailto:jessicapros...@gmail.com> 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. -- Jessica Rosner Media Consultant 224-545-3897 (cell) 212-627-1785 (land line) jessicapros...@gmail.com<mailto:jessicapros...@gmail.com>
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.
