Re: [ha-Safran] streaming films through the Kanopy website
Kanopy uses a demand-driven model for academic libraries; four (very brief) views of a film and you have purchased an annual license for that film at a cost of $150. Spertus is beginning our third year with Kanopy, and we only open the Jewish Studies (currently 275 titles) and Middle Eastern Studies (currently 424 titles) packages of films to our users. We were initially uneasy about the PDA model, but it has worked well for us. We currently have 20 licenses purchased from Aug 1, 2019 - June 1, 2020 and, of course, many other films have had 1-3 viewings at no cost to us. In a public-spirited gesture, Kanopy reduced the cost of licenses purchased during the quarantine period (since April) to $100. That is seven films for us. They also opened a nice selection of documentaries (including Ex Libris: The New York Public Library!) to all users at no charge during the early months. Lately there have been promises of new models: variable, rather than the current flat, pricing for licenses; option for perpetual licenses on some titles; "intelligent" PDA, based on experience. Details to come. It beats spending money on DVDs that sit on the shelves. Kathy Kathleen Bloch Director of Collections Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership<https://www.spertus.edu/> 610 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60605 Phone (312) 322-1745 From: Hasafran On Behalf Of Rebecca Levitan via Hasafran Sent: Monday, July 6, 2020 5:42 PM Cc: Hasafran@lists.osu.edu Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] streaming films through the Kanopy website Baltimore County Public Libraries offers Kanopy. Apparently (unsurprisingly) usage went WAY up when the branches closed for COVID. Rebecca Levitan | Librarian II Baltimore County Public Library | Pikesville Branch 1301 Reisterstown Road Baltimore, MD 21208 410.887.1234 www.bcpl.info<http://www.bcpl.info/> From: Hasafran mailto:hasafran-bounces+rlevitan1=bcpl@lists.osu.edu>> on behalf of Yelena Luckert via Hasafran mailto:hasafran@lists.osu.edu>> Sent: Monday, July 6, 2020 12:29 PM To: Emily Bergman mailto:emilyanneberg...@gmail.com>> Cc: Hasafran@lists.osu.edu<mailto:Hasafran@lists.osu.edu> mailto:Hasafran@lists.osu.edu>> Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] streaming films through the Kanopy website CAUTION: This message from hasafran-bounces+rlevitan1=bcpl@lists.osu.edu<mailto:hasafran-bounces+rlevitan1=bcpl@lists.osu.edu> originated from a non Baltimore County Government or non BCPL email system. Hover over any links before clicking and use caution opening attachments. Kanopy is very expensive and it is probably better for the mainstream type of things. I did not rely on it for Jewish/Israel Studies that much. Our film studies faculty come from a multitude of departments, disciplines, and programs and use both documentaries and motion pictures. We used to subscribe but had to cancel their services because of the cost. The decision to subscribe to it was not well-vetted in the first place. When we canceled - it created a lot of issues with confusion, access, etc. Yelena Luckert Director of Research, Teaching & Learning Librarian for Jewish and Slavic Studies University of Maryland Libraries College Park, MD 20742 Phone: 301-405-9365 Fax: 301-405-9191 yluck...@umd.edu<mailto:yluck...@umd.edu> ***Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and to protect community health and safety, the Libraries is utilizing teleworking tools. I am available via email, Google Meets, and Zoom and I look forward to connecting with you.*** On Fri, Jul 3, 2020 at 11:31 AM Emily Bergman via Hasafran mailto:hasafran@lists.osu.edu>> wrote: Kanopy is very expensive. This is my third institution that provides access to Kanopy, and all have complained about the cost. I've seen the same complaint on library listservs. We don't put the individual titles in the catalog, because Kanopy is pay-per-view and the cost was too high due to having to pay even when students were just looking. Now students have to know about Kanopy and look at the site. As Shoshanah said, many libraries have cancelled their subscriptions. Emily Emily Bergman emilyanneberg...@gmail.com<mailto:emilyanneberg...@gmail.com> On Thu, Jul 2, 2020 at 1:30 AM Steven M. Bergson via Hasafran mailto:hasafran@lists.osu.edu>> wrote: Wondering how to get additional learning / culture after our wonderful AJL Digital Conference has ended? Earlier today, I learned about Kanopy, which doesn't seem to have been mentioned on hasafran yet. from https://www.kanopy.com/about-us : "We stream thoughtful entertainment to your preferred device with no fees and no commercials by partnering with public libraries and universities. Everyone from film scholars to casual viewers will discover remarkable and enriching films on Kanopy. Log in with your library membership and enjoy ou
Re: [ha-Safran] streaming films through the Kanopy website
Baltimore County Public Libraries offers Kanopy. Apparently (unsurprisingly) usage went WAY up when the branches closed for COVID. Rebecca Levitan | Librarian II Baltimore County Public Library | Pikesville Branch 1301 Reisterstown Road Baltimore, MD 21208 410.887.1234 www.bcpl.info<http://www.bcpl.info/> From: Hasafran on behalf of Yelena Luckert via Hasafran Sent: Monday, July 6, 2020 12:29 PM To: Emily Bergman Cc: Hasafran@lists.osu.edu Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] streaming films through the Kanopy website CAUTION: This message from hasafran-bounces+rlevitan1=bcpl@lists.osu.edu originated from a non Baltimore County Government or non BCPL email system. Hover over any links before clicking and use caution opening attachments. Kanopy is very expensive and it is probably better for the mainstream type of things. I did not rely on it for Jewish/Israel Studies that much. Our film studies faculty come from a multitude of departments, disciplines, and programs and use both documentaries and motion pictures. We used to subscribe but had to cancel their services because of the cost. The decision to subscribe to it was not well-vetted in the first place. When we canceled - it created a lot of issues with confusion, access, etc. Yelena Luckert Director of Research, Teaching & Learning Librarian for Jewish and Slavic Studies University of Maryland Libraries College Park, MD 20742 Phone: 301-405-9365 Fax: 301-405-9191 yluck...@umd.edu<mailto:yluck...@umd.edu> ***Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and to protect community health and safety, the Libraries is utilizing teleworking tools. I am available via email, Google Meets, and Zoom and I look forward to connecting with you.*** On Fri, Jul 3, 2020 at 11:31 AM Emily Bergman via Hasafran mailto:hasafran@lists.osu.edu>> wrote: Kanopy is very expensive. This is my third institution that provides access to Kanopy, and all have complained about the cost. I've seen the same complaint on library listservs. We don't put the individual titles in the catalog, because Kanopy is pay-per-view and the cost was too high due to having to pay even when students were just looking. Now students have to know about Kanopy and look at the site. As Shoshanah said, many libraries have cancelled their subscriptions. Emily Emily Bergman emilyanneberg...@gmail.com<mailto:emilyanneberg...@gmail.com> On Thu, Jul 2, 2020 at 1:30 AM Steven M. Bergson via Hasafran mailto:hasafran@lists.osu.edu>> wrote: Wondering how to get additional learning / culture after our wonderful AJL Digital Conference has ended? Earlier today, I learned about Kanopy, which doesn't seem to have been mentioned on hasafran yet. from https://www.kanopy.com/about-us : "We stream thoughtful entertainment to your preferred device with no fees and no commercials by partnering with public libraries and universities. Everyone from film scholars to casual viewers will discover remarkable and enriching films on Kanopy. Log in with your library membership and enjoy our diverse catalog with new titles added every month. Some libraries may limit the number of videos users can watch per month (the number will vary by library). If this is the case, you will see a "play credit tracker" at the top right of your library's Kanopy platform to alert you of how many play credits you have remaining for the month." To be honest, I'm underwhelmed by the search engine the site is using (especially since the site seems to be targeting librarians and library users), but I nonetheless was able to find films that satisfy 3 of my interests : libraries, Jewish life, and popular culture. Among the available films : Ex Libris - The New York Public Library (2017) Frederick Wiseman's new film EX LIBRIS goes behind the scenes of one of the greatest knowledge institutions in the world and reveals it as a place of welcoming cultural exchange and learning. With 92 locations throughout Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island, the library is committed to being a resource for all the inhabitants of this multifaceted and cosmopolitan city, and beyond. The Hollywood Librarian - A Look at Librarians Through Film (2009) They have more cardholders than VISA, more customers than Amazon, and more outlets than McDonald's. Meet America's librarians. THE HOLLYWOOD LIBRARIAN: A LOOK AT LIBRARIANS THROUGH FILM is the first comprehensive treatment of the subject of librarians. A vivid blend of factual documentary, feature film, and storytelling, it reveals the history and realities of librarianship in the entertaining and appealing context of American movies. Interviews with actual librarians, intercut with film clips of cinematic librarians, examine such issues as literature, books and reading, censorship, library funding, citizenship and democracy. For the first time, w
Re: [ha-Safran] streaming films through the Kanopy website
Kanopy is very expensive and it is probably better for the mainstream type of things. I did not rely on it for Jewish/Israel Studies that much. Our film studies faculty come from a multitude of departments, disciplines, and programs and use both documentaries and motion pictures. We used to subscribe but had to cancel their services because of the cost. The decision to subscribe to it was not well-vetted in the first place. When we canceled - it created a lot of issues with confusion, access, etc. Yelena Luckert Director of Research, Teaching & Learning Librarian for Jewish and Slavic Studies University of Maryland Libraries College Park, MD 20742 Phone: 301-405-9365 Fax: 301-405-9191 yluck...@umd.edu Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and to protect community health and safety, the Libraries is utilizing teleworking tools. I am available via email, Google Meets, and Zoom and I look forward to connecting with you.*** * On Fri, Jul 3, 2020 at 11:31 AM Emily Bergman via Hasafran < hasafran@lists.osu.edu> wrote: > Kanopy is very expensive. This is my third institution that provides > access to Kanopy, and all have complained about the cost. I've seen the > same complaint on library listservs. We don't put the individual titles in > the catalog, because Kanopy is pay-per-view and the cost was too high due > to having to pay even when students were just looking. Now students have > to know about Kanopy and look at the site. As Shoshanah said, many > libraries have cancelled their subscriptions. Emily > > Emily Bergman > emilyanneberg...@gmail.com > > > On Thu, Jul 2, 2020 at 1:30 AM Steven M. Bergson via Hasafran < > hasafran@lists.osu.edu> wrote: > >> Wondering how to get additional learning / culture after our wonderful >> AJL Digital Conference has ended? >> >> Earlier today, I learned about Kanopy, which doesn't seem to have been >> mentioned on hasafran yet. >> >> from https://www.kanopy.com/about-us : >> >> "We stream thoughtful entertainment to your preferred device with no fees >> and no commercials by partnering with public libraries and universities. >> Everyone from film scholars to casual viewers will discover remarkable and >> enriching films on Kanopy. Log in with your library membership and enjoy >> our diverse catalog with new titles added every month. >> >> Some libraries may limit the number of videos users can watch per month >> (the number will vary by library). If this is the case, you will see a >> "play credit tracker" at the top right of your library's Kanopy platform to >> alert you of how many play credits you have remaining for the month." >> >> To be honest, I'm underwhelmed by the search engine the site is using >> (especially since the site seems to be targeting librarians and library >> users), but I nonetheless was able to find films that satisfy 3 of my >> interests : libraries, Jewish life, and popular culture. >> >> Among the available films : >> >> Ex Libris - The New York Public Library (2017) >> Frederick Wiseman's new film EX LIBRIS goes behind the scenes of one of >> the greatest knowledge institutions in the world and reveals it as a place >> of welcoming cultural exchange and learning. With 92 locations throughout >> Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island, the library is committed to being a >> resource for all the inhabitants of this multifaceted and cosmopolitan >> city, and beyond. >> >> The Hollywood Librarian - A Look at Librarians Through Film (2009) >> They have more cardholders than VISA, more customers than Amazon, and >> more outlets than McDonald's. Meet America's librarians. THE HOLLYWOOD >> LIBRARIAN: A LOOK AT LIBRARIANS THROUGH FILM is the first comprehensive >> treatment of the subject of librarians. A vivid blend of factual >> documentary, feature film, and storytelling, it reveals the history and >> realities of librarianship in the entertaining and appealing context of >> American movies. Interviews with actual librarians, intercut with film >> clips of cinematic librarians, examine such issues as literature, books and >> reading, censorship, library funding, citizenship and democracy. For the >> first time, we see and understand the real lives and real work of American >> librarians who for decades have been a cultural force hiding in plain sight. >> >> Google and the World Brain (2013) >> In 1937, the science fiction writer H. G. Wells imagined a "World Brain" >> containing all of the world's knowledge, accessible to all people, that >> would be "so compact in its material form and so gigantic in its scope and >> possible influence" that it could transcend even nation states and >> governments. Seventy years later, Google set about realizing Wells' vision, >> launching a massive project to scan millions of books from university >> library collections -- and triggering a fierce backlash in the process. >> When it was discovered that over half of the first ten million books Google >> scanned were still in copyright, authors from aroun
Re: [ha-Safran] streaming films through the Kanopy website
I live in Seattle, and many of the libraries in the greater Seattle area offer Kanopy--usually 5 movies free per month and sometimes a few free on weekends lately. Also, I think the Minuteman system in Massachusetts offers Kanopy free to patrons. Do check your public library to see if this service is avai There are a lot of movies on Israel or Jewish topics, many of which are documentaries including one inside the Israel Museum and many who have been in Jewish film festivals recently (such as Leona and Crecendo) and in the past.A number are from Menemsha films. For anyone interested, I have made a list of over two dozen movies of such interest on Kanopy. Dina Tanners Cong. Beth Shalom, Seattle On Fri, Jul 3, 2020 at 3:42 PM Wendie Sittenfield via Hasafran < hasafran@lists.osu.edu> wrote: > Hello, > > Some public library systems offer free access to Kanopy, such as the Free > Library of Philadelphia: > > https://freelibrary.kanopy.com/? > > Perhaps a public library in your area can provide you with access. > > Shabbat Shalom. > > Wendie Sittenfield > > > > > *Wendie Sittenfield, M.I.S.Director of Library/Media Services* > *Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy* > *272 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue* > *Bryn Mawr, PA 19010* > *610 922 2356* > > *Honor-כבוד | Courage-אומץ לב | Kindness-חסד | Community-קהילה* > > > > > *.* > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On Fri, Jul 3, 2020 at 11:31 AM Emily Bergman via Hasafran < > hasafran@lists.osu.edu> wrote: > >> Kanopy is very expensive. This is my third institution that provides >> access to Kanopy, and all have complained about the cost. I've seen the >> same complaint on library listservs. We don't put the individual titles in >> the catalog, because Kanopy is pay-per-view and the cost was too high due >> to having to pay even when students were just looking. Now students have >> to know about Kanopy and look at the site. As Shoshanah said, many >> libraries have cancelled their subscriptions. Emily >> >> Emily Bergman >> emilyanneberg...@gmail.com >> >> >> On Thu, Jul 2, 2020 at 1:30 AM Steven M. Bergson via Hasafran < >> hasafran@lists.osu.edu> wrote: >> >>> Wondering how to get additional learning / culture after our wonderful >>> AJL Digital Conference has ended? >>> >>> Earlier today, I learned about Kanopy, which doesn't seem to have been >>> mentioned on hasafran yet. >>> >>> from https://www.kanopy.com/about-us : >>> >>> "We stream thoughtful entertainment to your preferred device with no >>> fees and no commercials by partnering with public libraries and >>> universities. Everyone from film scholars to casual viewers will discover >>> remarkable and enriching films on Kanopy. Log in with your library >>> membership and enjoy our diverse catalog with new titles added every month. >>> >>> Some libraries may limit the number of videos users can watch per month >>> (the number will vary by library). If this is the case, you will see a >>> "play credit tracker" at the top right of your library's Kanopy platform to >>> alert you of how many play credits you have remaining for the month." >>> >>> To be honest, I'm underwhelmed by the search engine the site is using >>> (especially since the site seems to be targeting librarians and library >>> users), but I nonetheless was able to find films that satisfy 3 of my >>> interests : libraries, Jewish life, and popular culture. >>> >>> Among the available films : >>> >>> Ex Libris - The New York Public Library (2017) >>> Frederick Wiseman's new film EX LIBRIS goes behind the scenes of one of >>> the greatest knowledge institutions in the world and reveals it as a place >>> of welcoming cultural exchange and learning. With 92 locations throughout >>> Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island, the library is committed to being a >>> resource for all the inhabitants of this multifaceted and cosmopolitan >>> city, and beyond. >>> >>> The Hollywood Librarian - A Look at Librarians Through Film (2009) >>> They have more cardholders than VISA, more customers than Amazon, and >>> more outlets than McDonald's. Meet America's librarians. THE HOLLYWOOD >>> LIBRARIAN: A LOOK AT LIBRARIANS THROUGH FILM is the first comprehensive >>> treatment of the subject of librarians. A vivid blend of factual >>> documentary, feature film, and storytelling, it reveals the history and >>> realities of librarianship in the entertaining and appealing context of >>> American movies. Interviews with actual librarians, intercut with film >>> clips of cinematic librarians, examine such issues as literature, books and >>> reading, censorship, library funding, citizenship and democracy. For the >>> first time, we see and understand the real lives and real work of American >>> librarians who for decades have been a cultural force hiding in plain sight. >>> >>> Google and the World Brain (2013) >>> In 1937, the science fiction writer H. G. Wells imagined a "World Brain" >>> containing all of the world's knowledge, accessible to all people, that >>> would be "so
Re: [ha-Safran] streaming films through the Kanopy website
Hello, Some public library systems offer free access to Kanopy, such as the Free Library of Philadelphia: https://freelibrary.kanopy.com/? Perhaps a public library in your area can provide you with access. Shabbat Shalom. Wendie Sittenfield *Wendie Sittenfield, M.I.S.Director of Library/Media Services* *Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy* *272 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue* *Bryn Mawr, PA 19010* *610 922 2356* *Honor-כבוד | Courage-אומץ לב | Kindness-חסד | Community-קהילה* *.* On Fri, Jul 3, 2020 at 11:31 AM Emily Bergman via Hasafran < hasafran@lists.osu.edu> wrote: > Kanopy is very expensive. This is my third institution that provides > access to Kanopy, and all have complained about the cost. I've seen the > same complaint on library listservs. We don't put the individual titles in > the catalog, because Kanopy is pay-per-view and the cost was too high due > to having to pay even when students were just looking. Now students have > to know about Kanopy and look at the site. As Shoshanah said, many > libraries have cancelled their subscriptions. Emily > > Emily Bergman > emilyanneberg...@gmail.com > > > On Thu, Jul 2, 2020 at 1:30 AM Steven M. Bergson via Hasafran < > hasafran@lists.osu.edu> wrote: > >> Wondering how to get additional learning / culture after our wonderful >> AJL Digital Conference has ended? >> >> Earlier today, I learned about Kanopy, which doesn't seem to have been >> mentioned on hasafran yet. >> >> from https://www.kanopy.com/about-us : >> >> "We stream thoughtful entertainment to your preferred device with no fees >> and no commercials by partnering with public libraries and universities. >> Everyone from film scholars to casual viewers will discover remarkable and >> enriching films on Kanopy. Log in with your library membership and enjoy >> our diverse catalog with new titles added every month. >> >> Some libraries may limit the number of videos users can watch per month >> (the number will vary by library). If this is the case, you will see a >> "play credit tracker" at the top right of your library's Kanopy platform to >> alert you of how many play credits you have remaining for the month." >> >> To be honest, I'm underwhelmed by the search engine the site is using >> (especially since the site seems to be targeting librarians and library >> users), but I nonetheless was able to find films that satisfy 3 of my >> interests : libraries, Jewish life, and popular culture. >> >> Among the available films : >> >> Ex Libris - The New York Public Library (2017) >> Frederick Wiseman's new film EX LIBRIS goes behind the scenes of one of >> the greatest knowledge institutions in the world and reveals it as a place >> of welcoming cultural exchange and learning. With 92 locations throughout >> Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island, the library is committed to being a >> resource for all the inhabitants of this multifaceted and cosmopolitan >> city, and beyond. >> >> The Hollywood Librarian - A Look at Librarians Through Film (2009) >> They have more cardholders than VISA, more customers than Amazon, and >> more outlets than McDonald's. Meet America's librarians. THE HOLLYWOOD >> LIBRARIAN: A LOOK AT LIBRARIANS THROUGH FILM is the first comprehensive >> treatment of the subject of librarians. A vivid blend of factual >> documentary, feature film, and storytelling, it reveals the history and >> realities of librarianship in the entertaining and appealing context of >> American movies. Interviews with actual librarians, intercut with film >> clips of cinematic librarians, examine such issues as literature, books and >> reading, censorship, library funding, citizenship and democracy. For the >> first time, we see and understand the real lives and real work of American >> librarians who for decades have been a cultural force hiding in plain sight. >> >> Google and the World Brain (2013) >> In 1937, the science fiction writer H. G. Wells imagined a "World Brain" >> containing all of the world's knowledge, accessible to all people, that >> would be "so compact in its material form and so gigantic in its scope and >> possible influence" that it could transcend even nation states and >> governments. Seventy years later, Google set about realizing Wells' vision, >> launching a massive project to scan millions of books from university >> library collections -- and triggering a fierce backlash in the process. >> When it was discovered that over half of the first ten million books Google >> scanned were still in copyright, authors from around the world joined >> together to wage a fierce legal battle against the Internet giant, >> culminating in a dramatic courtroom showdown in 2011. >> >> Wild About Books (2005) >> Librarian Molly McGrew introduces birds and beasts to the wonders of >> reading. And in no time, they are "forsaking their niches, their nests, and >> their nooks, and "going wild, simply wild, about wonderful books!" >> >> That Book Woman (2010) >> Cal is not the r
Re: [ha-Safran] streaming films through the Kanopy website
Kanopy is very expensive. This is my third institution that provides access to Kanopy, and all have complained about the cost. I've seen the same complaint on library listservs. We don't put the individual titles in the catalog, because Kanopy is pay-per-view and the cost was too high due to having to pay even when students were just looking. Now students have to know about Kanopy and look at the site. As Shoshanah said, many libraries have cancelled their subscriptions. Emily Emily Bergman emilyanneberg...@gmail.com On Thu, Jul 2, 2020 at 1:30 AM Steven M. Bergson via Hasafran < hasafran@lists.osu.edu> wrote: > Wondering how to get additional learning / culture after our wonderful AJL > Digital Conference has ended? > > Earlier today, I learned about Kanopy, which doesn't seem to have been > mentioned on hasafran yet. > > from https://www.kanopy.com/about-us : > > "We stream thoughtful entertainment to your preferred device with no fees > and no commercials by partnering with public libraries and universities. > Everyone from film scholars to casual viewers will discover remarkable and > enriching films on Kanopy. Log in with your library membership and enjoy > our diverse catalog with new titles added every month. > > Some libraries may limit the number of videos users can watch per month > (the number will vary by library). If this is the case, you will see a > "play credit tracker" at the top right of your library's Kanopy platform to > alert you of how many play credits you have remaining for the month." > > To be honest, I'm underwhelmed by the search engine the site is using > (especially since the site seems to be targeting librarians and library > users), but I nonetheless was able to find films that satisfy 3 of my > interests : libraries, Jewish life, and popular culture. > > Among the available films : > > Ex Libris - The New York Public Library (2017) > Frederick Wiseman's new film EX LIBRIS goes behind the scenes of one of > the greatest knowledge institutions in the world and reveals it as a place > of welcoming cultural exchange and learning. With 92 locations throughout > Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island, the library is committed to being a > resource for all the inhabitants of this multifaceted and cosmopolitan > city, and beyond. > > The Hollywood Librarian - A Look at Librarians Through Film (2009) > They have more cardholders than VISA, more customers than Amazon, and more > outlets than McDonald's. Meet America's librarians. THE HOLLYWOOD > LIBRARIAN: A LOOK AT LIBRARIANS THROUGH FILM is the first comprehensive > treatment of the subject of librarians. A vivid blend of factual > documentary, feature film, and storytelling, it reveals the history and > realities of librarianship in the entertaining and appealing context of > American movies. Interviews with actual librarians, intercut with film > clips of cinematic librarians, examine such issues as literature, books and > reading, censorship, library funding, citizenship and democracy. For the > first time, we see and understand the real lives and real work of American > librarians who for decades have been a cultural force hiding in plain sight. > > Google and the World Brain (2013) > In 1937, the science fiction writer H. G. Wells imagined a "World Brain" > containing all of the world's knowledge, accessible to all people, that > would be "so compact in its material form and so gigantic in its scope and > possible influence" that it could transcend even nation states and > governments. Seventy years later, Google set about realizing Wells' vision, > launching a massive project to scan millions of books from university > library collections -- and triggering a fierce backlash in the process. > When it was discovered that over half of the first ten million books Google > scanned were still in copyright, authors from around the world joined > together to wage a fierce legal battle against the Internet giant, > culminating in a dramatic courtroom showdown in 2011. > > Wild About Books (2005) > Librarian Molly McGrew introduces birds and beasts to the wonders of > reading. And in no time, they are "forsaking their niches, their nests, and > their nooks, and "going wild, simply wild, about wonderful books!" > > That Book Woman (2010) > Cal is not the reading type, but that book woman keeps visiting. This is > the moving story of the Pack Horse Librarians, whose bravery and commitment > helped rural children find something wonderful in books. > > The Golem - How He Came into the World - Der Golem - wie er in die Welt > kam (1920) > Widely recognized as the source of the Frankenstein myth, the ancient > Hebrew legend of the Golem provided actor/director Paul Wegener with the > substance for one of the most adventurous films of the German silent cinema. > > Suffering under the tyrannical rule of Rudolf II in 16th-century Prague, a > Talmudic rabbi (Albert Steinruck) creates a giant warrior (Paul Wegener) to > protect the safe
Re: [ha-Safran] streaming films through the Kanopy website
My college looked into a subscription to Kanopy. It was way too expensive to justify subscribing. On Thu, Jul 2, 2020 at 9:47 PM Jacqueline Benefraim via Hasafran < hasafran@lists.osu.edu> wrote: > Great find. I was familiar with Kanopy and even tried to get them to > advertise with AJL a few years ago. > > I will definitely watch some of these films, after I tie together loose > ends from the conference. > > See y’all in a bit, > > Jackie > > Jackie Ben-Efraim > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jul 2, 2020, at 1:30 AM, Steven M. Bergson via Hasafran < > hasafran@lists.osu.edu> wrote: > > > Wondering how to get additional learning / culture after our wonderful AJL > Digital Conference has ended? > > Earlier today, I learned about Kanopy, which doesn't seem to have been > mentioned on hasafran yet. > > from https://www.kanopy.com/about-us : > > "We stream thoughtful entertainment to your preferred device with no fees > and no commercials by partnering with public libraries and universities. > Everyone from film scholars to casual viewers will discover remarkable and > enriching films on Kanopy. Log in with your library membership and enjoy > our diverse catalog with new titles added every month. > > Some libraries may limit the number of videos users can watch per month > (the number will vary by library). If this is the case, you will see a > "play credit tracker" at the top right of your library's Kanopy platform to > alert you of how many play credits you have remaining for the month." > > To be honest, I'm underwhelmed by the search engine the site is using > (especially since the site seems to be targeting librarians and library > users), but I nonetheless was able to find films that satisfy 3 of my > interests : libraries, Jewish life, and popular culture. > > Among the available films : > > Ex Libris - The New York Public Library (2017) > Frederick Wiseman's new film EX LIBRIS goes behind the scenes of one of > the greatest knowledge institutions in the world and reveals it as a place > of welcoming cultural exchange and learning. With 92 locations throughout > Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island, the library is committed to being a > resource for all the inhabitants of this multifaceted and cosmopolitan > city, and beyond. > > The Hollywood Librarian - A Look at Librarians Through Film (2009) > They have more cardholders than VISA, more customers than Amazon, and more > outlets than McDonald's. Meet America's librarians. THE HOLLYWOOD > LIBRARIAN: A LOOK AT LIBRARIANS THROUGH FILM is the first comprehensive > treatment of the subject of librarians. A vivid blend of factual > documentary, feature film, and storytelling, it reveals the history and > realities of librarianship in the entertaining and appealing context of > American movies. Interviews with actual librarians, intercut with film > clips of cinematic librarians, examine such issues as literature, books and > reading, censorship, library funding, citizenship and democracy. For the > first time, we see and understand the real lives and real work of American > librarians who for decades have been a cultural force hiding in plain sight. > > Google and the World Brain (2013) > In 1937, the science fiction writer H. G. Wells imagined a "World Brain" > containing all of the world's knowledge, accessible to all people, that > would be "so compact in its material form and so gigantic in its scope and > possible influence" that it could transcend even nation states and > governments. Seventy years later, Google set about realizing Wells' vision, > launching a massive project to scan millions of books from university > library collections -- and triggering a fierce backlash in the process. > When it was discovered that over half of the first ten million books Google > scanned were still in copyright, authors from around the world joined > together to wage a fierce legal battle against the Internet giant, > culminating in a dramatic courtroom showdown in 2011. > > Wild About Books (2005) > Librarian Molly McGrew introduces birds and beasts to the wonders of > reading. And in no time, they are "forsaking their niches, their nests, and > their nooks, and "going wild, simply wild, about wonderful books!" > > That Book Woman (2010) > Cal is not the reading type, but that book woman keeps visiting. This is > the moving story of the Pack Horse Librarians, whose bravery and commitment > helped rural children find something wonderful in books. > > The Golem - How He Came into the World - Der Golem - wie er in die Welt > kam (1920) > Widely recognized as the source of the Frankenstein myth, the ancient > Hebrew legend of the Golem provided actor/director Paul Wegener with the > substance for one of the most adventurous films of the German silent cinema. > > Suffering under the tyrannical rule of Rudolf II in 16th-century Prague, a > Talmudic rabbi (Albert Steinruck) creates a giant warrior (Paul Wegener) to > protect the safety of his people. Sculpted of cl
Re: [ha-Safran] streaming films through the Kanopy website
Great find. I was familiar with Kanopy and even tried to get them to advertise with AJL a few years ago. I will definitely watch some of these films, after I tie together loose ends from the conference. See y’all in a bit, Jackie Jackie Ben-Efraim Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 2, 2020, at 1:30 AM, Steven M. Bergson via Hasafran > wrote: > > > Wondering how to get additional learning / culture after our wonderful AJL > Digital Conference has ended? > > Earlier today, I learned about Kanopy, which doesn't seem to have been > mentioned on hasafran yet. > > from https://www.kanopy.com/about-us : > > "We stream thoughtful entertainment to your preferred device with no fees and > no commercials by partnering with public libraries and universities. Everyone > from film scholars to casual viewers will discover remarkable and enriching > films on Kanopy. Log in with your library membership and enjoy our diverse > catalog with new titles added every month. > > Some libraries may limit the number of videos users can watch per month (the > number will vary by library). If this is the case, you will see a "play > credit tracker" at the top right of your library's Kanopy platform to alert > you of how many play credits you have remaining for the month." > > To be honest, I'm underwhelmed by the search engine the site is using > (especially since the site seems to be targeting librarians and library > users), but I nonetheless was able to find films that satisfy 3 of my > interests : libraries, Jewish life, and popular culture. > > Among the available films : > > Ex Libris - The New York Public Library (2017) > Frederick Wiseman's new film EX LIBRIS goes behind the scenes of one of the > greatest knowledge institutions in the world and reveals it as a place of > welcoming cultural exchange and learning. With 92 locations throughout > Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island, the library is committed to being a > resource for all the inhabitants of this multifaceted and cosmopolitan city, > and beyond. > > The Hollywood Librarian - A Look at Librarians Through Film (2009) > They have more cardholders than VISA, more customers than Amazon, and more > outlets than McDonald's. Meet America's librarians. THE HOLLYWOOD LIBRARIAN: > A LOOK AT LIBRARIANS THROUGH FILM is the first comprehensive treatment of the > subject of librarians. A vivid blend of factual documentary, feature film, > and storytelling, it reveals the history and realities of librarianship in > the entertaining and appealing context of American movies. Interviews with > actual librarians, intercut with film clips of cinematic librarians, examine > such issues as literature, books and reading, censorship, library funding, > citizenship and democracy. For the first time, we see and understand the real > lives and real work of American librarians who for decades have been a > cultural force hiding in plain sight. > > Google and the World Brain (2013) > In 1937, the science fiction writer H. G. Wells imagined a "World Brain" > containing all of the world's knowledge, accessible to all people, that would > be "so compact in its material form and so gigantic in its scope and possible > influence" that it could transcend even nation states and governments. > Seventy years later, Google set about realizing Wells' vision, launching a > massive project to scan millions of books from university library collections > -- and triggering a fierce backlash in the process. When it was discovered > that over half of the first ten million books Google scanned were still in > copyright, authors from around the world joined together to wage a fierce > legal battle against the Internet giant, culminating in a dramatic courtroom > showdown in 2011. > > Wild About Books (2005) > Librarian Molly McGrew introduces birds and beasts to the wonders of reading. > And in no time, they are "forsaking their niches, their nests, and their > nooks, and "going wild, simply wild, about wonderful books!" > > That Book Woman (2010) > Cal is not the reading type, but that book woman keeps visiting. This is the > moving story of the Pack Horse Librarians, whose bravery and commitment > helped rural children find something wonderful in books. > > The Golem - How He Came into the World - Der Golem - wie er in die Welt kam > (1920) > Widely recognized as the source of the Frankenstein myth, the ancient Hebrew > legend of the Golem provided actor/director Paul Wegener with the substance > for one of the most adventurous films of the German silent cinema. > > Suffering under the tyrannical rule of Rudolf II in 16th-century Prague, a > Talmudic rabbi (Albert Steinruck) creates a giant warrior (Paul Wegener) to > protect the safety of his people. Sculpted of clay and animated by the > mysterious secrets of the Kabbalah, the Golem is a seemingly indestructible > juggernaut, performing acts of great heroism, yet equally capable of dreadfu
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Hi: Northwestern U. Library subscribed to Kapony for a few years but the media specialists discontinued the subscription last year. I do not know the arguments pro and against but I can put you in touch with these specialists, if anyone is interested. Shoshanah Shoshanah Seidman Faculty Liaison, Program of Jewish and Israel Studies Northwestern University Library From: Hasafran on behalf of Steven M. Bergson via Hasafran Sent: Thursday, July 2, 2020 1:06 AM To: Hasafran@lists.osu.edu Subject: [ha-Safran] streaming films through the Kanopy website Wondering how to get additional learning / culture after our wonderful AJL Digital Conference has ended? Earlier today, I learned about Kanopy, which doesn't seem to have been mentioned on hasafran yet. from https://www.kanopy.com/about-us<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.kanopy.com/about-us__;!!Dq0X2DkFhyF93HkjWTBQKhk!F8c7RhwZpO3mveYH0jTqSrLfk6SuU5dPnhecC8ftVw3ok_5Kdm3Tf9MABfWfNorA-OppKw$> : "We stream thoughtful entertainment to your preferred device with no fees and no commercials by partnering with public libraries and universities. Everyone from film scholars to casual viewers will discover remarkable and enriching films on Kanopy. Log in with your library membership and enjoy our diverse catalog with new titles added every month. Some libraries may limit the number of videos users can watch per month (the number will vary by library). If this is the case, you will see a "play credit tracker" at the top right of your library's Kanopy platform to alert you of how many play credits you have remaining for the month." To be honest, I'm underwhelmed by the search engine the site is using (especially since the site seems to be targeting librarians and library users), but I nonetheless was able to find films that satisfy 3 of my interests : libraries, Jewish life, and popular culture. Among the available films : Ex Libris - The New York Public Library (2017) Frederick Wiseman's new film EX LIBRIS goes behind the scenes of one of the greatest knowledge institutions in the world and reveals it as a place of welcoming cultural exchange and learning. With 92 locations throughout Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island, the library is committed to being a resource for all the inhabitants of this multifaceted and cosmopolitan city, and beyond. The Hollywood Librarian - A Look at Librarians Through Film (2009) They have more cardholders than VISA, more customers than Amazon, and more outlets than McDonald's. Meet America's librarians. THE HOLLYWOOD LIBRARIAN: A LOOK AT LIBRARIANS THROUGH FILM is the first comprehensive treatment of the subject of librarians. A vivid blend of factual documentary, feature film, and storytelling, it reveals the history and realities of librarianship in the entertaining and appealing context of American movies. Interviews with actual librarians, intercut with film clips of cinematic librarians, examine such issues as literature, books and reading, censorship, library funding, citizenship and democracy. For the first time, we see and understand the real lives and real work of American librarians who for decades have been a cultural force hiding in plain sight. Google and the World Brain (2013) In 1937, the science fiction writer H. G. Wells imagined a "World Brain" containing all of the world's knowledge, accessible to all people, that would be "so compact in its material form and so gigantic in its scope and possible influence" that it could transcend even nation states and governments. Seventy years later, Google set about realizing Wells' vision, launching a massive project to scan millions of books from university library collections -- and triggering a fierce backlash in the process. When it was discovered that over half of the first ten million books Google scanned were still in copyright, authors from around the world joined together to wage a fierce legal battle against the Internet giant, culminating in a dramatic courtroom showdown in 2011. Wild About Books (2005) Librarian Molly McGrew introduces birds and beasts to the wonders of reading. And in no time, they are "forsaking their niches, their nests, and their nooks, and "going wild, simply wild, about wonderful books!" That Book Woman (2010) Cal is not the reading type, but that book woman keeps visiting. This is the moving story of the Pack Horse Librarians, whose bravery and commitment helped rural children find something wonderful in books. The Golem - How He Came into the World - Der Golem - wie er in die Welt kam (1920) Widely recognized as the source of the Frankenstein myth, the ancient Hebrew legend of the Golem provided actor/director Paul Wegener with the substance for one of the most adventurous films of the German silent cinema. Suffering under the tyrannical r
[ha-Safran] streaming films through the Kanopy website
Wondering how to get additional learning / culture after our wonderful AJL Digital Conference has ended? Earlier today, I learned about Kanopy, which doesn't seem to have been mentioned on hasafran yet. from https://www.kanopy.com/about-us : "We stream thoughtful entertainment to your preferred device with no fees and no commercials by partnering with public libraries and universities. Everyone from film scholars to casual viewers will discover remarkable and enriching films on Kanopy. Log in with your library membership and enjoy our diverse catalog with new titles added every month. Some libraries may limit the number of videos users can watch per month (the number will vary by library). If this is the case, you will see a "play credit tracker" at the top right of your library's Kanopy platform to alert you of how many play credits you have remaining for the month." To be honest, I'm underwhelmed by the search engine the site is using (especially since the site seems to be targeting librarians and library users), but I nonetheless was able to find films that satisfy 3 of my interests : libraries, Jewish life, and popular culture. Among the available films : Ex Libris - The New York Public Library (2017) Frederick Wiseman's new film EX LIBRIS goes behind the scenes of one of the greatest knowledge institutions in the world and reveals it as a place of welcoming cultural exchange and learning. With 92 locations throughout Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island, the library is committed to being a resource for all the inhabitants of this multifaceted and cosmopolitan city, and beyond. The Hollywood Librarian - A Look at Librarians Through Film (2009)They have more cardholders than VISA, more customers than Amazon, and more outlets than McDonald's. Meet America's librarians. THE HOLLYWOOD LIBRARIAN: A LOOK AT LIBRARIANS THROUGH FILM is the first comprehensive treatment of the subject of librarians. A vivid blend of factual documentary, feature film, and storytelling, it reveals the history and realities of librarianship in the entertaining and appealing context of American movies. Interviews with actual librarians, intercut with film clips of cinematic librarians, examine such issues as literature, books and reading, censorship, library funding, citizenship and democracy. For the first time, we see and understand the real lives and real work of American librarians who for decades have been a cultural force hiding in plain sight. Google and the World Brain (2013) In 1937, the science fiction writer H. G. Wells imagined a "World Brain" containing all of the world's knowledge, accessible to all people, that would be "so compact in its material form and so gigantic in its scope and possible influence" that it could transcend even nation states and governments. Seventy years later, Google set about realizing Wells' vision, launching a massive project to scan millions of books from university library collections -- and triggering a fierce backlash in the process. When it was discovered that over half of the first ten million books Google scanned were still in copyright, authors from around the world joined together to wage a fierce legal battle against the Internet giant, culminating in a dramatic courtroom showdown in 2011. Wild About Books (2005) Librarian Molly McGrew introduces birds and beasts to the wonders of reading. And in no time, they are "forsaking their niches, their nests, and their nooks, and "going wild, simply wild, about wonderful books!" That Book Woman (2010) Cal is not the reading type, but that book woman keeps visiting. This is the moving story of the Pack Horse Librarians, whose bravery and commitment helped rural children find something wonderful in books. The Golem - How He Came into the World - Der Golem - wie er in die Welt kam (1920) Widely recognized as the source of the Frankenstein myth, the ancient Hebrew legend of the Golem provided actor/director Paul Wegener with the substance for one of the most adventurous films of the German silent cinema. Suffering under the tyrannical rule of Rudolf II in 16th-century Prague, a Talmudic rabbi (Albert Steinruck) creates a giant warrior (Paul Wegener) to protect the safety of his people. Sculpted of clay and animated by the mysterious secrets of the Kabbalah, the Golem is a seemingly indestructible juggernaut, performing acts of great heroism, yet equally capable of dreadful violence. When the rabbi's assistant (Ernst Deutsch) takes control of the Golem and attempts to use him for selfish gain, the lumbering monster runs rampant, abducting the rabbi's daughter (Lyda Salmonova) and setting fire to the ghetto. Etgar Keret: What Animal Are You? - Portrait of Renowned Israeli Writer (2013)For this entertainingly intimate documentary portrait of renowned Israeli writer Etgar Keret, filmmaker Gur Bentwich accompanies his longtime friend on a whirlwind book tour to the Big Apple. Between readin
