I'd say at this point, no, not yet a clear preference for streaming over DVD EXCEPT for distance learning/online classes.
At the University of Connecticut we purchase streams on demand for classes with the following priorities: 1. Online, distance learning and blended classes 2. Classes at our regional campuses or other locations where the students do not reside on the campus. 3. Classes for which the pedagogy requires viewing outside of a classroom screening, i.e. students watch on their own to complete homework assignments or do research for papers or presentations. 4. Titles where the demand is high and/or the demand is across multiple campuses. Best, Jo Ann Jo Ann Reynolds Reserve Services Coordinator University of Connecticut Libraries 369 Fairfield Road, Unit 1005RR Storrs, CT 06269-1005 [email protected] 860-486-1406 860-486-5636 (fax) http://classguides.lib.uconn.edu/mediaresources -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of scott petersen Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 2:19 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Videolib] DVD vs. streaming Do librarians prefer DVDs over streaming? Are any schools ONLY purchasing streaming rights these days or do I still have a few more years left selling DVDs? As an indie filmmaker, I think it might be difficult to offer streaming from my own server. What are your thoughts about purchasing the streaming rights separately from the DVD? How are individual filmmakers delivering digital files of their movies? Best, Scott Petersen http://www.MataOrtizMovie.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. 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.
