I find I agree with Chris's point of view on this oneŠ. Feature films are readily available from any number of vendors, so if there is a sudden demand, libraries can choose to acquire more titles/copies, they are not particularly hard to find.
Interestingly there wasn't a similar push of Lauren Bacall titles this week. deg farrelly ShareStream Administrator/Media Librarian Arizona State University Libraries Tempe, AZ 85287-1006 602.332.3103 >You could also look at as the vendor knowing that Robin Williams titles >will be in high demand (especially at public libraries) and letting the >libraries know that they have titles available (possibly for immediate >shipment) should they need more asap. I know in our library >system--almost ALL Robin Williams titles were checked out by yesterday >afternoon. Deaths do drive interest and demand. > >Karen Fischer >Collection Development Librarian 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.
