[Videolib] Thanks and Good-bye
Wanted to extend my thanks for the years of helpful advice from this group and a special clack of the slateboard to Gary, wherever-you-may-be, and Randy. This listserv and Video Librarian, along with Roger Ebert's reviews, were fundamental in my career. And Jim Scholtz, if you are still out there, thanks for launching me in this great profession. Your book sits next to Gary's on my bookshelf to this day. I will be retiring at the end of February. What a long strange trip it's been. Happy trails. Mike -- Michael Vollmar-Grone Director of Technical Services Shelby County Libraries 230 East North Street Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 492-6851 x.119 http://shelbyco.lib.oh.us/ http://www.facebook.com/ShelbyCountyLibraries vollm...@oplin.org --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com 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.
Re: [Videolib] pornographic films in the Library collection?
Way back 15 years ago, I was finishing my MLS with a culminating project looking at the video purchasing patterns of Ohio public librarians related to the MPAA ratings. Basically, I found that while R rated films was the largest group of videos being released, PG and PG-13 were evidenced in far greater numbers in library collections. X and NC-17 were virtually non-existent. The more things that change -- Michael Vollmar-Grone Director of Technical Services Shelby County Libraries 230 East North Street Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 492-6851 x.119 http://shelbyco.lib.oh.us/ http://www.facebook.com/ShelbyCountyLibraries vollm...@oplin.org 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.
Re: [Videolib] What is in a name?!
Back before my department was merged into Adult Services during the great econonomic melt-down, I changed the name from Audiovisual Services to Digital Media Services. And to prove my full geek, the initals were binary on the sign. Digital 01000100 Media 01001101 Services 01010011 Good luck. Mike -- Michael Vollmar-Grone Director of Technical Services Shelby County Libraries 230 East North Street Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 492-6851 x.119 http://shelbyco.lib.oh.us/ http://www.facebook.com/ShelbyCountyLibraries vollm...@oplin.org 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.
Re: [Videolib] Recommendations on DVD scratch/repair machine, or system
For me, three aspects of the VMI Buffing machine move it to the "if I can only have one unit" category: 1. Very easy and fast to use. If a patron had problems playing a disc, we can buff it for him in literally one minute. And that takes care of at least 90 percent of the reported problems. The RTI takes longer to run and requires mixing chemicals and emptying buckets, 2. Can train anyone to use the machine in about 5 minutes. Not so with the RTI, and 2. Does not remove layers of the disc. Each RTI resurfacing shortens the life expectancy of the disc. As I said, the RTI products are great. I've used them for 22 years. We've only had the VMI for a year so I can't speak to longevity. Our DiscChek is about 7 years old. Our first TapeChek, with minor repairs, lasted about 15 years. Glad we can have both, more than paid for themselves in the first year of operation. Best wishes, Mike -- Michael Vollmar-Grone Director of Technical Services Shelby County Libraries 230 East North Street Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 492-6851 x.119 http://shelbyco.lib.oh.us/ http://www.facebook.com/ShelbyCountyLibraries vollm...@oplin.org Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:49:43 + From: "Seay, Jared Alexander" Subject:Re: [Videolib] Recommendations on DVD scratch/repair machine or system To:"videolib@lists.berkeley.edu" Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Thanks for the response. Looks like the RTI machines have more chatter so far. We just received a flyer to purchase a VMI Hybrid machine for a "mere" $1,600.00. Though it is probably a good investment, that sounded a bit steep. But, then one does get what one pays for usually. So, I want to optimize our purchase with the best machine for the least money. But, I don't want to go "cheap." In the past we have use the standard manual disc scratch remover things for about $30 bucks or so. Mixed results with that. Not really satisfactory. Mike, you recommend the VMI over the RTI machine. Does it really do a better job? Is it more reliable? I assume it might at least be more durable. Thanks for the info. Jared Jared Alexander Seay Reference Librarian Head, Media Collections Addlestone Library College of Charleston Charleston SC 29424 Main Office: 843-953-1428 blogs.cofc.edu/seayj/ Media Collections: 843-953-8040 blogs.cofc.edu/media collections Addlestone Report:blogs.cofc.edu/addlestonereport Reference Services: blogs.cofc.edu/refblog 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.
Re: [Videolib] Recommendations on DVD scratch/repair machine or system
We've used RTI products for decades; first the TapeChek for videotapes, currently the EcoSmart for discs. They do a great job! But we added a VMI Disc Buffer last year. Fantastic results without removing a layer of the disc. Quick and easy 30-60 second process, depending on degree of scratching. The number of complaints concerning discs not playing has dropped dramatically. However we still need use the RTI for about 10 percent of reported problems. If I could have only one machine, it would be the VMI. Best wishes, Mike -- Michael Vollmar-Grone Director of Technical Services Shelby County Libraries 230 East North Street Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 492-6851 x.119 http://shelbyco.lib.oh.us/ http://www.facebook.com/ShelbyCountyLibraries vollm...@oplin.org Library Friends, I need some recommendations on good (moderately priced) DVD scratch repair machines/systems. Or can anyone point me to a site that does good objective reviews of such? I can only find company sites (no objectivity there). What are you folks using? Please feel free to respond kindly to me off list. Thanks. Jared 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.
Re: [Videolib] Any experience with DreamPak DVD Security Cases?
We use One Time security cases but occasionally run into the cases not opening despite the clicks because soda or something similarly sticky was spilled into the channel in which the locking bar slides. Mike -- Michael Vollmar-Grone Director of Technical Services Shelby County Libraries 230 East North Street Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 492-6851 x.119 http://shelbyco.lib.oh.us/ http://www.facebook.com/ShelbyCountyLibraries vollm...@oplin.org Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:16:04 + From: Marynelle Chew Subject: [Videolib] Any experience with DreamPak DVD Security Cases? To:"videolib@lists.berkeley.edu" Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Hello all, We have been using DreamPak DVD cases for our publicly circulating DVDs for about a year now. We are experiencing an 8-10% error rate with the DreamPak cases not opening. Sometimes the DVD box is stuck inside-I'll give them this, they are very difficult to break into! We also now test each new box of cases when they come in to find any defective cases. The little magnet/slider clicks, but it doesn't move. Magnets don't get old, do they? I have reported the problem to the vendor and they don't have any idea what could be amiss. Nor is it likely they would, since they are not the manufacturer. They have, however, been good about issuing a credit or a replacement. Still, before we invest more in this product I would like to know: 1. Has anyone else experienced similar trouble with DreamPak DVD security cases? If yes, were you able to resolve? 2. What products do you use to secure publicly circulating DVDs? Thank you for your assistance. Marynelle Chew Head, Library Technical Services Joseph F. Smith Library Brigham Young University-Hawaii 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.
Re: [Videolib] Online copyright tools
I get the Attack Site warning when using Firefox. Explorer shows the maintenance notice. Mike -- Michael Vollmar-Grone Director of Technical Services Shelby County Libraries 230 East North Street Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 492-6851 x.119 http://shelbyco.lib.oh.us/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shelby-County-Libraries/103538796360092 vollm...@oplin.org Date: Wed, 30 May 2012 09:39:39 -0500 From: Jeanne Little Subject: Re: [Videolib] To:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" Judy, When I clicked the link I got the following message: Site Unavailable! The Copyright Advisory Network website is temporariliy unavailable. We are working hard to provide you with a new, secure website and hope to have the site up and running by*June 1, 2012*. We apologize for this inconvenience. No red warnings, etc. that I could see. Jeanne Little On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 9:30 AM, Shoaf,Judith P wrote: > There used to be several tools for evaluating public domain and other > legal situations with respect to specific media items at > http://librarycopyright.net/ > > ** ** > > But today I find that site (and other sites which purport to have these > tools) are marked with red warning signs that they are dangerous and must > be avoided. > > ** ** > > What?s going on? > > ** ** > > Judy 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.
Re: [Videolib] videolib Digest, Vol 43, Issue 41
services and fiscal > whatevers. All I know is my department is on the chopping block and I > have to help move the collection to the circulation department. The > head of circ is brainstorming and on of the things she brought up is > making the collection browsable. We lack the funding to make the > collection secure, so the thought is to go the empty case on the shelf > and DVD kept behind a counter. So I am asking those libraries that have > this kind of model, how are you storing your DVDs? Do you have them in > sleeves, and if so how are they stored? Any help you can provide would > be nice. > > thanks > > jhs > > > John H. Streepy > Media Services Supervisor > Library-Media Circulation > James E. Brooks Library > Central Washington University > 400 East University Way > Ellensburg, WA 98926-7548 > > (509) 963-2861 > http://www.lib.cwu.edu/media > > "Hand to hand combat just goes with the territory. > All part of being a librarian" -- James Turner "Rex Libris" > > Transitus profusum est nocens! > > > > > > -- next part -- > An HTML attachment scrubbed and removed. > HTML attachments are only available in MIME digests. > > End of videolib Digest, Vol 43, Issue 41 > > > -- Michael Vollmar-Grone Director of Technical Services Shelby County Libraries 230 East North Street Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 492-6851 x.119 http://shelbyco.lib.oh.us/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shelby-County-Libraries/103538796360092 vollm...@oplin.org 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.
