I love this idea! I've been pursuing this on individual basis with
both Netflix and Amazon. My argument has been that this type of
licensing is another potential revenue stream that they are not
considering. I think there is a general misunderstanding about the
educational licensing market and the value that it has - so I think
educating them on who we are and why we are important is crucial.
I'm happy to dive into this! I think it would be good to discuss
strategy first. Is anyone interested in a conference call early next
week?
Meredith
On Fri, Dec 2, 2016 at 11:12 AM, Susan Albrecht <albre...@wabash.edu
<mailto:albre...@wabash.edu>> wrote:
I think these are genius ideas from Meghann. I especially like
the idea of a joint letter from VRT and NMM and having an “all
set” statement with many signatures ready to attach to an email
we’re sending.
So who’s the drafter? ;)
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Library Media Acquisitions Manager
Wabash College Lilly Library
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*From:*videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu
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[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu
<mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu>] *On Behalf Of
*Meghann Matwichuk
*Sent:* Friday, December 02, 2016 10:59 AM
*To:* videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
<mailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu>
*Subject:* Re: [Videolib] 13th and Streaming Distribution w/o
Educational Availability
I like the idea of a petition. Who would we target? Amazon
(Prime) and Netflix seem to be the primary 'offenders' right
now. (But there are individual / self-distributors who are also
only selling to individuals via stream.)
Another possibility -- maybe a joint letter from VRT and NMM?
Meredith and other vendor allies -- what do you think would be a
good way for those of us interested in making a joint statement
to get the attention of the right folks?
Alternately, it might be helpful to attach something like the
joint letter or a statement with a giant gob of signatories when
we're all individually contacting distributors. Like, keep it on
your desktop and just clip it to any of these individual emails
we might send when we advocate for educational distribution.
"You might be interested to know that there are many who are
concerned about this issue, and are interested in purchasing hard
copies and educational licenses. Please see the attached letter."
--
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 <tel:%28302%29%20831-1475>
https://library.udel.edu/filmandvideo
<https://library.udel.edu/filmandvideo>
On 12/2/2016 10:29 AM, Laura Jenemann wrote:
Hi all,
I’m happy to add my voice. Is there a group letter writing
option? Change.org post? Blog post option? I may be able
to help with the tech for this.
Once again, Ava DuVernay has gotten the ball rolling on an
important topic. Why not keep it rolling?
Regards,
Laura
Laura Jenemann
Media, Film Studies & Dance Librarian
George Mason University Libraries
Email: ljene...@gmu.edu <mailto:ljene...@gmu.edu>
Phone: 703-993-7593 <tel:%28703%29%20993-7593>
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[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu
<mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu>] *On Behalf Of
*Wochna, Lorraine *Sent:* Thursday, December 1, 2016 6:05 PM
*To:* videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
<mailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu> *Subject:* Re:
[Videolib] 13th and Streaming Distribution w/o Educational
Availability
Meghann,
Thanks so much for such a thorough response.
Yes, I agree and will challenge these distributors as well!
Best,
lorraine
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<mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu>] *On Behalf Of
*Meghann Matwichuk *Sent:* Thursday, December 01, 2016 3:17
PM *To:* videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
<mailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu> *Subject:* [Videolib]
13th and Streaming Distribution w/o Educational Availability
Thanks for passing this along, Lorraine!! This is exciting!
Although, it doesn't quite solve the problem of having a
physical copy in our collection, or a streaming version to
which we can provide access for our patrons who may not have
a Netflix account. I was just having a conversation about
this (films produced by streaming services without any means
for libraries to purchase hard copies or license) with the
lovely Meredith Miller not a few hours ago, and just a week
or two ago had an exchange with the distributors of the
Netflix film Audrie and Daisy
<http://www.audrieanddaisy.com/>. It went as follows:
Me: "Greetings, I am a media librarian at the University of
Delaware Library. One of UD's student groups will be hosting
a film screening of Audrie & Daisy soon, and we've already
had requests that we add the film to our Library's collection
so that it can be used in classes and made available for
students to watch for research. Are there any plans to make
Audrie & Daisy available for purchase on DVD soon, or via
some other mechanism that allows institutional access? I've
personally watched the film via my own Netflix account, and I
know it would be a great resource for our faculty and
students. Thank you!"
Carla @ Filmsprout: "Thanks so much for your note, and we're
thrilled to hear that the Library is interested in the film.
I'm so sorry, but currently there aren't plans to make the
film available for institutional purchase because the film is
already available for individual and private classroom use
via the Netflix service. However, I'd be glad to let you know
if anything changes!"
Me: "Institutions are not able to subscribe to Netflix, so
unfortunately we can't offer private classroom use via the
Netflix service. I hope that this may change in the near
future, as we've been unable to provide equitable access to
some excellent programming due to the models put forth by
Amazon Prime, Netflix, etc. Please do let me know if
anything should change with 'Audrie & Daisy'."
Carla: "Thank you for your note, and I hear you. I've shared
your feedback with my team, and I will absolutely let you
know if anything changes around institutional licensing for
the film."
Several of us (myself, Lorraine, and a few others who may or
may not be on VideoLib?) who attended National Media Market
in October discussed this very thing over lunch one afternoon
-- the need to advocate and raise awareness amongst the
producers of films that fit into this growing category.
Towards that end, I'd encourage everyone to take the extra
time to contact producers of films like 13th, Audrie & Daisy,
Transparent, etc. when your students / instructors request
them to help the producers understand the need for an
educational distribution model that would allow us to provide
access to these important films. Clearly, Ms. DuVernay and
the Filmsprout folks intend for these documentaries to be
widely seen and utilized in educational settings -- they need
to hear from us that we share that mission and need options
to pay them for / license their content.
Best,
--
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 <tel:%28302%29%20831-1475>
https://library.udel.edu/filmandvideo
<https://library.udel.edu/filmandvideo>
