I was planning to show a film in a class I'm teaching tomorrow. The University
where I'm an adjunct bought it for my class and I had it reserved. Through an
evil confluence of events, the library is closed for the weekend and I can't get
access to the film.
I have alternative plans in place, but I want to know if there's a way my
students can view the film online if they wish.
And this is where I need your help, because I don't know the answer. And the
exact meaning of "screening" as it's used.
(I'm involved mostly in purchasing films for home use in my public library, not
with academic viewing or PPR.)
The complete film is available on APT Worldwide (aptww.org) (It's Who's Afraid
of Happy Endings? in case you're interested.)
Is this site only for people/institutions thinking of buying the film, so they
can view it first it?
The site says "Full programs are available to download or screen online. Simply
click the Screen Full Program or Digital Download button of the titles that
you'd like to watch and enter your email address when prompted. Watch now or
save the program to watch on any of your digital devices later. It's that
simple! Click here
<http://aptww.org/aptww.nsf/WWProgramsDisplay?ReadForm&Flag=CatalogAll> to
begin. " However, there's nothing on the site easily visible that indicates
who's eligible to do this.
So my question is--Is this a site I can give to my students to watch the film if
they're interested? Can anyone access this?
I'm assuming it would be illegal to use this site to show the film in my class.
But, thinking ahead to my public library job--if I were creating a list of
online sites where my patrons could view documentaries, could I include this
one?
Thanks in advance,
mary
Mary Wilkes Towner
Adult Services Librarian
The Urbana Free Library
210 W. Green St.
Urbana, IL 61801
217-367-4405
[email protected]
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