Videolibbers, Thank you for your suggestions. I have contacted the filmmaker. Hey, it’s worth a try.
If the faculty insists on this particular film of Native Son, and there are VHS copies available, and I have a player in the library, I don’t think I can make a case to copy the VHS without permission. Best, lorraine From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Katie Aldrich/Northcentral Technical College Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2016 3:42 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Videolib] native son 1986 dvd? help Hi Lorraine, Just a follow-up note. If the instructor needs this video in a DVD or streaming format, and if none are available in the market, you can contact the copyright holder to request written permission or negotiate a license to convert & use the video in that format. Also request permission to add closed captions right away, since this is originating from a VHS. This can be a quick or lengthy process, but it can also be quite successful if the video is not an orphan work. This link may be of interest to you: http://copyright.gov/circs/m10.pdf Best of luck! Katie Aldrich Library Services Assistant - Purchasing Northcentral Technical College | 1000 W. Campus Drive, Wausau, WI 54401 Ph 715.803.1055 | Mail Stop: WG | Email: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> | Website: www.ntc.edu/library From: Katie Aldrich/Northcentral Technical College <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Date: 01/12/2016 02:26 PM Subject: Re: [Videolib] native son 1986 dvd? help Sent by: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> ________________________________ Hi Lorraine, First, I would ask if the faculty is using this for a face-to-face class & for instructional purposes. If so, you can reference this FAQ from the U.S. Copyright Office: http://copyright.gov/help/faq/faq-fairuse.html#movies You can also reference 17 U.S.C. §110(1) for the legal text. Screenings outside of that situation require public performance rights. Thanks! Katie Aldrich Library Services Assistant - Purchasing Northcentral Technical College | 1000 W. Campus Drive, Wausau, WI 54401 Ph 715.803.1055 | Mail Stop: WG | Email: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> | Website: www.ntc.edu/library From: "Wochna, Lorraine" <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> To: "[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>" <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Date: 01/12/2016 10:58 AM Subject: [Videolib] native son 1986 dvd? help Sent by: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> ________________________________ Hi all, Welcome to 2016. I’m looking forward to another year of learning from all of you. Let me start here. This Q has come up a few times this year, at least for me. I have a faculty that wants to screen Native Son, 1986 w/ Oprah Winfrey. As far as I can see ONLY a VHS exists. My first Q is, if we do not have players in the classroom, and I am not seeing any copy of this on DVD, are we SOL? My only other option is to purchase the VHS and have her screen in the library (we do have VHS players). In terms of Fair Use checklist, if we have a VHS, that is my only option, correct? Btw, all the VHS copies are used; which could be fine. Your advice is appreciated. Best to all, lorraine lorraine wochna African American Studies, English Lit, Performing Arts Librarian Alden Library, 2nd floor Ohio University Athens OH 45701 W 740-597-1238 CHAT WITH ME: http://libguides.library.ohiou.edu/prf.php?account_id=7943 MAKE APPT: http://ohiou.libcal.com/appointment/2001 [small card lorraine] 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.
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.
