[Videolib] posing a question

[Morec, Marti]

Hello!

 

We are investigating new circulation and security systems for Berkeley
Public. (High circ, large collection dvds and cds)  One option for the
dvds and cds is the full overlay.  That is, it covers the whole disc.
There are two types, a "Sting Ray" or an "X-Range."  All vendors appear
to use either one.

My questions-Do any of your libraries use these?  Are they effective?
Are there problems?  

 

We formerly used the "donuts" on the discs, and they were not that
great.  Got stuck in some players, bubbled up, etc.  We are curious
about this new technology.

.  

Any thoughts?  

 

 

Marti Morec

Collection Development Librarian

Berkeley Public Library

510-981-6139

m...@ci.berkeley.ca.us

 

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] audio transcription software

[Debbie Phipps]

 

Looking for any information about audio transcription software.  Have
seen commercials for Dragon Naturally Speaking.  Does it work or is
there something better?

Thanks!

Debbie Phipps

phip...@central.edu

 

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between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
distributors.

Re: [Videolib] audio transcription software

[Laura Fu]

Debbie and fellow videolibbers,

I have never used any software. My former employer, Video Monitoring Services, 
had a proprietary STT (speech to text) software that was pretty top notch. But 
it still isn't as good as the human mind. It couldn't always catch everything, 
like foreign languages, proper nouns or slang. So I recommend hiring out. We do 
our own transcribing in house. I've done my fair share.

I would check with local production companies or freelancers, who usually have 
better rates. I think that using a software for that type of service will 
result in errors that ultimately have to be checked by a human later anyways.

That's my two cents. Hope it helps!

Laura

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From: Debbie Phipps [mailto:phip...@central.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 1:21 PM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: [Videolib] audio transcription software


Looking for any information about audio transcription software.  Have seen 
commercials for Dragon Naturally Speaking.  Does it work or is there something 
better?
Thanks!
Debbie Phipps
phip...@central.edu

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 33, Issue 21

[Maria Soares]

I will be on vacation as of July 26 and returning August 16.  Interlibrary loan
services will not be available during this time.  If you need immediate
assistance, please call 416-675-6622 ext. 4421

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] posing a question

[John Streepy]

Marti, 
we use a full overlay, however not the type that is for security.  We
use them to prevent scratches on the art layer which could effect
playback.  They are handy for that, they also help stiffen the DVD up
making it less likely they will break when coming off the spindle.  I
can not address their success or failure as a security device as we do
not have the kind with the metal strips, but after 7 years of use, they
do hold up well.  The key is application.  Once they go on, they really
want to stay.  Having a procedure in place is a good way to make sure
you avoid problems with mis-application.  I have applied every single
overlay, but that was over several years, I would not want to do 1600 in
a short time span.

Hope this helps 
regards 
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

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>>> "Morec, Marti"  8/10/2010 9:51 AM >>>


Hello! 


  


We are investigating new circulation and security systems for Berkeley
Public. (High circ, large collection dvds and cds)  One option for the
dvds and cds is the full overlay.  That is, it covers the whole disc. 
There are two types, a “Sting Ray” or an “X-Range.”  All vendors appear
to use either one. 


My questions*Do any of your libraries use these?  Are they effective? 
Are there problems?   


  


We formerly used the “donuts” on the discs, and they were not that
great.  Got stuck in some players, bubbled up, etc.  We are curious
about this new technology. 


.   


Any thoughts?   


  


  


Marti Morec 


Collection Development Librarian 


Berkeley 


Public Library 


510-981-6139 


m...@ci.berkeley.ca.us 


  


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.