Another something to add re: canistream.it, which I have also found to
be very useful -- they are receptive to feedback. When I noticed that
the site was conflating the older documentary film Leviathan with the
newer feature of the same title, I used their questions / concerns /
comments email address listed at the bottom of their pages to point out
the error, thinking it would likely go to unanswered / unread. I was
surprised when I got a response from an actual person saying they would
look into the matter. It wasn't instantaneous, but eventually it did
get fixed. So yes, definitely a work-in-progress with some rough spots,
but a great resource all the same.
Best,
--
Meghann Matwichuk, M.S.
Associate Librarian
Film and Video Collection
Morris Library, University of Delaware
181 S. College Ave.
Newark, DE 19717
(302) 831-1475
http://www.lib.udel.edu/filmandvideo
On 1/28/2015 6:13 PM, Jo Ann Reynolds wrote:
Hi Dennis,
Yes, they are not always up to date ergo my caveat, “The site is not
infallible”. They don’t always list a purveyor even though you can go
directly to the purveyor’s website and find it. But still, given the
number of films out there they do a decent job. And when you can’t
find or afford a stream it at least gives an option to the student to
purchase direct for a reasonable price.
Best,
Jo Ann
Jo Ann Reynolds
Reserve Services Coordinator
University of Connecticut
Homer Babbidge Library
369 Fairfield Road, Unit 1005RR
Storrs, CT 06269-1005
860-486-1406 voice
860-486-0584 fax
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