Based on a recent streaming request made to HBO (facilitated by an HBO lurker on Videolib), I have learned that the network is not currently interested in entering the educational streaming market. I'm wondering if this may relate to previous investment in their own subscription streaming service for individuals, HBO Go.
On the other hand, HBO does tend to release its documentaries on DVD eventually, just as it may wait a year or so to release a season of True Blood or Game of Thrones. This may be one of those cases (such as when faculty members request a film they've seen at a festival) where you need to remind the patron that good things are worth waiting for... Brian Boling Media Services Librarian Temple University Libraries brian.bol...@temple.edu On Fri, Mar 8, 2013 at 1:36 AM, Deborah S Benrubi <benr...@usfca.edu> wrote: > I too would welcome this information. I've had the same experience on the > telephone with HBO, and my email inquiries were never answered. Does anyone > know if there is a contact person for library or classroom viewing > inquiries? > > > On Thursday, March 7, 2013, <matthew.wri...@unlv.edu> wrote: > > > > > > I am wondering how other libraries deal with faculty requests for HBO > documentaries that they don't sell on DVD, like the recently aired Mea > Maxima Culpa. Some faculty have individual cable access for personal > viewing but most don't. The university pays for generic cable aired in the > student union, lounges, etc. but don't think HBO is included. I cannot > figure out how to acquire, or a faculty member to view, or show in class, > one of these films. I called HBO customer service and never got beyond > recordings. Does anybody know if they offer a documentary only university > streaming license for a fee or for specific films? > > > > Thanks, > > Matthew > > > > Matthew Wright > > Head of Collection Development > > Wiener-Rogers Law Library > > William S. Boyd School of Law > > University of Nevada, Las Vegas > > Las Vegas, NV 89154-1080 > > matthew.wri...@unlv.edu > > (702) 895-2409 > > > > > > -- > > > 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.
