Hi Maxwell, Several libraries are doing this, and I can’t imagine this approach spontaneously springing up in different places. I’m guessing Roku is ok with this (and that OverDrive might be involved). And that’s about as much vague and possibly misinformed information that I know : )
Best, Randy Randy Pitman Publisher/Editor Video Librarian 3435 NE Nine Boulder Dr. Poulsbo, WA 98370 Tel: (360) 626-1259 Fax (360) 626-1260 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.videolibrarian.com From: Maxwell Wolkin Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2015 1:29 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Videolib] Roku circulation Hi all, I noticed an article in a nearby public library's monthly newspaper (I won't mention which one) with the headline "Roku: A new way to borrow movies." The idea is to circulate Roku sticks that have access to a Vudu account (transactional digital video service similar to purchasing a movie from iTunes) maintained by the library. I'm sure the Vudu service allows for personal use only, but is this allowable under some sort of right-of-first-sale? Curious to hear your thoughts! Best, Maxwell Maxwell Wolkin Director of Non-Theatrical Sales FILM MOVEMENT 109 West 27th Street Suite 9B New York, NY 10001 P: 212.941.7744 x211 Direct: 212.941.7647 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.
