From an interesting recent blog post on this topic from Kevin Smith:
"While we may not yet be able to declare VHS tapes obsolete under the
definition in Section 108 of US Copyright Law, there are many other ways
for libraries to effectively manage their unique and aging VHS
collections. If you have not yet read it, I highly recommend the NYU
publication Video at Risk
<http://www.nyu.edu/tisch/preservation/research/video-risk/VideoAtRisk_SECTION108_Guidelines_2013.pdf>
as a guide to understanding and effectively implementing Section 108 (c)
for video collections. In addition, depending on the use of the content
on the VHS tape, a good fair use argument could be made."
http://intheopen.net/2016/08/is-vhs-an-obsolete-format-under-section-108
--
Meghann Matwichuk, M.S.
Associate Librarian
Coordinator, Film & Video Collection
Morris Library, University of Delaware
181 S. College Ave.
Newark, DE 19717
(302) 831-1475
https://library.udel.edu/filmandvideo
On 9/20/2016 3:39 PM, Katie Aldrich wrote:
Hi Chris,
I don't believe VHS is considered obsolete yet. The players are
readily available from stores (believe it or not). Here's one
example from Walmart.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sanyo-FWDV225F-DVD-VCR-Player/44465829
Katie Aldrich
From: "Mcnevins, Christine" <[email protected]>
To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
Date: 09/20/2016 02:11 PM
Subject: Re: [Videolib] Developmental Psychology docs
Sent by: [email protected]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hi All…
I don’t need the stream—we have the VHS and want to purchase/convert
to DVD.
The individual who used to handle reproduction requests is retiring at
the end of the month and the responsibility has been transferred to my
department. I’ve inherited her documentation which includes an outline
of Section 108 (c) of the Copyright Act. There is also internal
checklist of requirements to follow, and one of the requirements is
that we make a reasonable effort to track down the copyright holder.
I am at that stage right now.
On a related note, now that VHS players are officially no longer being
manufactured would that automatically render VHS an obsolete format?
Chris McN
*From:* [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Brewer,
Michael M - (brewerm)*
Sent:* Tuesday, September 20, 2016 2:40 PM*
To:* [email protected]*
Subject:* Re: [Videolib] Developmental Psychology docs
All true (though there is no mention of streaming in the law and one
rarely can purchase a stream outright, so I’m not sure it would really
qualify as an unused copy in the same way a tangible item would. Also,
it is considered a “replacement” copy in the language of the law. A
“preservation” copy is one made from a unique item, which is dealt
with in a different part of 108). Please use the Section 108 Spinner.
It can help you understand all the criteria for this and other
exceptions under 108. _http://librarycopyright.net/resources/spinner/_
mb
Michael Brewer | Librarian | Head, Research & Learning |
[email protected]_ <mailto:[email protected]>
University of Arizona Libraries, A204 | 1510 E. University Blvd.
P.O. Box 210055 | Tucson, AZ 85721-0055 | (520) 307-2771
*From:* [email protected]_
<mailto:[email protected]>[_mailto:[email protected]_]
*On Behalf Of *Simpkins, Terry W.*
Sent:* Tuesday, September 20, 2016 10:32 AM*
To:* [email protected]_ <mailto:[email protected]>*
Subject:* Re: [Videolib] Developmental Psychology docs
Hi Christine
My understanding of USCode Section 108 is that if your titles are
deteriorating and unavailable for purchase or streaming in new
condition, you can simply make preservation copies. You don’t need to
seek permission. There are caveats (in-library use only, etc.), but
you can do it.
Terry
*Terry Simpkins*
Director, Discovery & Access Services
Library & Information Services
Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 443-5045
[email protected]_ <mailto:[email protected]>
*From:* [email protected]_
<mailto:[email protected]>[_mailto:[email protected]_]
*On Behalf Of *Mcnevins, Christine*
Sent:* Tuesday, September 20, 2016 12:37 PM*
To:* [email protected]_ <mailto:[email protected]>*
Subject:* [Videolib] Developmental Psychology docs
Hi Folks,
I’ve had a request to investigate the possibility of duplicating the
following VHS titles as they are no longer being distributed and our
VHS copies are deteriorating. Would anyone know the contacts for the
following that I may request permission to duplicate?
1. *Back from Madness: The Struggle for Sanity.*
HBO series, Films for the Humanities & Sciences- no longer available
through FilmsMediaGroup / Meridian Films
_http://meridian.films.com/id/8560_
2. *Developmental Psychology: Video Collection. *Published by
Scientific American Frontiers, Worth Publishers. ISBN: 1-57259-231-1
*NOTE: The individual segments are available as streams on CHEDD
ANGIER (**_http://www.chedd-angier.com/frontiers/season4.html_**) but
PBS does not have the complete SAF series available for sale.*
EPISODES:
Tape 1. Bringing up monkey ; Teaching computers to think [AKA Machines
Who Think(?)] ; Tackling a killer disease ; Bypass genes ; Baby body
sense ; The magic years ; Talkin' babies [AKA Babbling Babies] ; Born
to talk ; A change of mind [AKA Changing Minds]–
Tape 2. Virtual fear ; Mind reading ; Smart glasses ; Severed corpus
callosum [AKA Right Brain vs Left Brain] ; Remembering what matters ;
True or false? ; What's in a dream ; Old brain, new tricks [AKA New
Brain - Old Tricks].
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Chris McNevins
___________________________________________________
*Christine Slominski McNevins*| *ACQUISITIONS COORDINATOR (Print/Media)*
*UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT | HOMER BABBIDGE LIBRARY – Licensing &
Acquisitions Unit*
*369 Fairfield Way Unit 1005B | Storrs, CT 06269-1005 USA*
*PH:**860-486-3842 | **FX:**860-486-6017 |****EMAIL:
**[email protected]_* <mailto:[email protected]>
cid:[email protected]
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.
