I don't know if this helps but passwords at University of Florida involve a unique, secure identifier . If a video was being streamed remotely through the library or another service, the student would sign in with the same authentication used when, for example, viewing courses and grades, collecting university email, etc., or accessing online course materials (so if the video was linked through a course they might have to sign in twice). Other security measures may be required; for example, my cell phone has to be locked with a password if I want to read my university email on it.
Users would not be likely to share this type of authentication information with others except in an extreme situation (helpless in the hospital, e.g.). Also, the passwords themselves have to be changed periodically (mine is every 6 months, but students I think get a year). I believe that students who have graduated still have access to the system for a while after graduation, but not more than 6 months or so. Study abroad. Some courses taught abroad make use of video and the teachers might want their students to be able to access a particular video (though I suspect they would want to have a hard copy if they were going to show it in class rather than depend on a stream). Also, if the material is relevant to the visit (i.e. they are in London and it's a significant documentary about London) students might want to view it on their own. But the likelihood that actual Londoners would see it because UF students in London were watching it streamed from the US is pretty small. I am guessing that most higher ed schools have strong authentication procedures like this because of the relatively recent laws protecting student data. Judy Shoaf From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Jessica Rosner Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2013 3:16 PM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: [Videolib] Help on licensing contract for streaming rights I am growing a little concerned about the exact wording in the licensing agreements I use for streaming rights. I have two new docs where I am working with directors so they own all rights in perpetuity. The standard language I have used for selling lifetime streaming rights says it is to be on password protected system available to students, faculty and staff. One thing I want to add is the word "current" to make it clear that this not for access by alumni, retired professors or staff, but the other concern is trickier. It is understood that schools have distance learning that they want to use these films for but I am wondering how far that "distance" can be. I have no issue with a school that teaches courses in their immediate area but I am worried about say a school in CA, streaming it to a student in New York. My bigger concern is schools with programs in other countries. The two films in question ( and I am not mentioning them to avoid shilling) would have major interest abroad. Most of you know I am not much of a techie so exactly how far is the reach for some of you and how are the passwords doled out? Is there a single password for everyone for a particular semester or passwords for particular courses? Again the directors own worldwide rights and if there is a safe way to limit LONG DISTANCE use to just a small group for specific classes they would likely be OK but having folks in London or 3,000 miles away with a password to access there film might freak them out. I should add that I have little faith in students not to share passwords and zero in faculty. Sorry for the length and you can respond on or off list. Jessica Rosner Media Consultant 224-545-3897 (cell) 212-627-1785 (land line) jessicapros...@gmail.com<mailto:jessicapros...@gmail.com>
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