[Videolib] Indian Cinema or Bollywood PPR
Any suggestions for source of Public Performance Rights for Indian Cinema or Bollywood films? I have already checked Swank, New Yorker, Kino, Criterion. Thanks for any assistance Nell Chenault Research Librarian for Film and Performing Arts VCU Libraries Virginia Commonwealth University (804) 828-2070 | njche...@vcu.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.
[Videolib] Blu-ray discs in academic libraries
Hi, wise media people. We have just received our first request for blu-ray discs and are wondering what other academic libraries are doing. Up until now, we have only purchased DVDs and an occasional VHS-tape if the film is only available in that format. We were wondering how other academic libraries handle this new-ish format. In particular: 1. Do you order blu-ray discs as a matter of course or only as a special request? 2. If you order the blu-ray version, do you also get the film on DVD? 2. Do you try to get those DVD/blu-ray combo packs whenever you can? (They look like a pretty good deal.) And does the media crowd here expect blu-ray to replace DVDs in the near future? Thanks! Gail Gail Gawlik Head of Technical Services Brown Library University of St. Francis Joliet, IL Wearing sensible shoes proudly since 1969. 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] Blu-ray discs in academic libraries
Hello Gail, 1) We order Blu-ray discs for the collection when we anticipate that a dvd will be heavily used / very popular (recent awards titles like Argo), if they are extremely visual (Samsara, Planet Earth), or a little of both (Life of Pi). 2) Yes, we always try to get a standard definition copy of titles we purchase on Blu-ray in the collection. There just aren't anywhere near enough patrons or classrooms outfitted with Blu-ray technology to justify a wholesale transition away from standard def. 3) We don't go out of our way to buy the combo-packs, because unfortunately we're not able to request 'special' cataloging for multi-part sets. But, there are some distributors / studios who are only releasing certain films as combo-packs (Sony Pictures Classics comes to mind, such as the film Margaret). In these cases it will only appear at first glance that we have the Blu-ray in our collection, even when there is a standard-def disc included in the packaging. We have to make a special effort to train our desk staff and patrons to look for the content note in these instances. Combo-packs are also a nice bonus when we have particularly high demand for a title. For instance, we have two standard definition copies of Argo, and one Blu-ray combo-pack. If the two standard-def DVDs are checked out, we can accommodate a third patron who doesn't have a Blu-ray player with the Blu-ray disc, thanks to the 'bonus' standard-def disc that's included. Hope this helps, * Meghann Matwichuk, M.S. Associate Librarian Film and Video Collection Department Morris Library, University of Delaware 181 S. College Ave. Newark, DE 19717 (302) 831-1475 http://www.lib.udel.edu/filmandvideo On 4/8/2013 2:25 PM, Gail Gawlik wrote: Hi, wise media people. We have just received our first request for blu-ray discs and are wondering what other academic libraries are doing. Up until now, we have only purchased DVDs and an occasional VHS-tape if the film is only available in that format. We were wondering how other academic libraries handle this new-ish format. In particular: 1. Do you order blu-ray discs as a matter of course or only as a special request? 2. If you order the blu-ray version, do you also get the film on DVD? 2. Do you try to get those DVD/blu-ray combo packs whenever you can? (They look like a pretty good deal.) And does the media crowd here expect blu-ray to replace DVDs in the near future? Thanks! Gail Gail Gawlik Head of Technical Services Brown Library University of St. Francis Joliet, IL Wearing sensible shoes proudly since 1969. 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.
Re: [Videolib] Blu-ray discs in academic libraries
We've been building a blu-ray collection since the summer last year. We usually order the blu-ray version of most newer films and not the DVD. Sometimes we find that the DVD/blu-ray combo packs are a comparable price to the single Blu-ray discs. I don't know if blu-ray will ever replace DVD. My personal opinion is that streaming media will probably replace both those formats. Best, Junior Tidal Assistant Professor Web Services and Multimedia Librarian New York City College of Technology, CUNY 300 Jay Street, Rm A434 Brooklyn, NY 11201 718.260.5481 http://library.citytech.cuny.edu Gail Gawlik ggaw...@stfrancis.edu 4/8/2013 2:25 PM Hi, wise media people. We have just received our first request for blu-ray discs and are wondering what other academic libraries are doing. Up until now, we have only purchased DVDs and an occasional VHS-tape if the film is only available in that format. We were wondering how other academic libraries handle this new-ish format. In particular: 1. Do you order blu-ray discs as a matter of course or only as a special request? 2. If you order the blu-ray version, do you also get the film on DVD? 2. Do you try to get those DVD/blu-ray combo packs whenever you can? (They look like a pretty good deal.) And does the media crowd here expect blu-ray to replace DVDs in the near future? Thanks! Gail Gail Gawlik Head of Technical Services Brown Library University of St. Francis Joliet, IL Wearing sensible shoes proudly since 1969. 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] Blu-ray discs in academic libraries
For now, I'm doing a little bit of all three of the below options. Some faculty, particularly Film Studies, are specifically requesting Blu-ray, and I will purchase both Blu-ray and DVD for those titles. But really the Blu-ray preference has not been very strong overall. I agree that the combos, when available, are a nice option. I have to keep in consideration the equipment availability on campus. Right now our budget is such that we (the Library) can't really request Blu-ray playback equipment. Some of the classrooms have been updated to have these players, but many haven't. I'm sure that's coming, and I see no reason why, as we replace DVD players, we wouldn't purchase Blu-ray players. The snag with that view is that in general, there is a strong reliance on the DVD players within all the PCs, both in the Library and many of the classrooms, rather than standalone players. I don't think Blu-ray will ever completely replace DVD if for no other reason than existing content availability, but we are already seeing some titles only released as Blu-ray, at least initially. That makes me think we should be prepared to support Blu-ray to some extent sooner rather than later. Rue McKenzie Coordinator of Media Collections Academic Resources University of South Florida, Tampa Library 813-974-6342 / rmcken...@usf.edumailto:rmcken...@usf.edu An education isn't how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you know. It's being able to differentiate between what you know and what you don't.--Anatole France From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Gail Gawlik Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 2:26 PM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: [Videolib] Blu-ray discs in academic libraries Hi, wise media people. We have just received our first request for blu-ray discs and are wondering what other academic libraries are doing. Up until now, we have only purchased DVDs and an occasional VHS-tape if the film is only available in that format. We were wondering how other academic libraries handle this new-ish format. In particular: 1. Do you order blu-ray discs as a matter of course or only as a special request? 2. If you order the blu-ray version, do you also get the film on DVD? 2. Do you try to get those DVD/blu-ray combo packs whenever you can? (They look like a pretty good deal.) And does the media crowd here expect blu-ray to replace DVDs in the near future? Thanks! Gail Gail Gawlik Head of Technical Services Brown Library University of St. Francis Joliet, IL Wearing sensible shoes proudly since 1969. 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] Blu-ray discs in academic libraries
Talk about bringing a knife to a gun fight. It's a coincidence that VidLib is talking about DVD and BluRay today, since an announcement was just made today by Sony. To really piss everybody off (except for me because I'm dying to see THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI this way), see what's coming out this month: http://www.sacbee.com/2013/04/07/5323213/sony-announces-price-and-availability.html http://store.sony.com/p/Sony-4K-TV-Ultra-HD/en/p/XBR55X900A Dennis Milestone Film Video On Mon, Apr 8, 2013 at 3:14 PM, McKenzie, Rue rmcken...@usf.edu wrote: For now, I’m doing a little bit of all three of the below options. Some faculty, particularly Film Studies, are specifically requesting Blu-ray, and I will purchase both Blu-ray and DVD for those titles. But really the Blu-ray preference has not been very strong overall. I agree that the combos, when available, are a nice option. I have to keep in consideration the equipment availability on campus. Right now our budget is such that we (the Library) can’t really request Blu-ray playback equipment. Some of the classrooms have been updated to have these players, but many haven’t. I’m sure that’s coming, and I see no reason why, as we replace DVD players, we wouldn’t purchase Blu-ray players. The snag with that view is that in general, there is a strong reliance on the DVD players within all the PCs, both in the Library and many of the classrooms, rather than standalone players. I don’t think Blu-ray will ever completely replace DVD if for no other reason than existing content availability, but we are already seeing some titles only released as Blu-ray, at least initially. That makes me think we should be prepared to support Blu-ray to some extent sooner rather than later. *Rue McKenzie* Coordinator of Media Collections Academic Resources University of South Florida, Tampa Library 813-974-6342 / rmcken...@usf.edu *An education isn't how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you know. It's being able to differentiate between what you know and what you don't.--Anatole France* * * *From:* videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] *On Behalf Of *Gail Gawlik *Sent:* Monday, April 08, 2013 2:26 PM *To:* videolib@lists.berkeley.edu *Subject:* [Videolib] Blu-ray discs in academic libraries ** ** Hi, wise media people. We have just received our first request for blu-ray discs and are wondering what other academic libraries are doing. Up until now, we have only purchased DVDs and an occasional VHS-tape if the film is only available in that format. We were wondering how other academic libraries handle this new-ish format. In particular: 1. Do you order blu-ray discs as a matter of course or only as a special request? 2. If you order the blu-ray version, do you also get the film on DVD? 2. Do you try to get those DVD/blu-ray combo packs whenever you can? (They look like a pretty good deal.) And does the media crowd here expect blu-ray to replace DVDs in the near future? Thanks! Gail Gail Gawlik Head of Technical Services Brown Library University of St. Francis Joliet, IL Wearing sensible shoes proudly since 1969. 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.
Re: [Videolib] Blu-ray discs in academic libraries
I agree with Junior. I've wagered my 2 cents that Blu-ray will not have time to replace DVD because streaming will obsolete both first. Why not put limited funds into a streaming platform instead of Blu-ray? Unless it is for film studies, students can suffer through a standard def version of Life of Pi. And they don't need gourmet meals either!! (Says a father with 2 children in college.) Robert A. Norris Managing Director Film Ideas, Inc. Phone: (847) 419-0255 Email: b...@filmideas.com Web:www.filmideas.com 2. Blu-ray discs in academic libraries (Gail Gawlik) Hi, wise media people. We have just received our first request for blu-ray discs and are wondering what other academic libraries are doing. Up until now, we have only purchased DVDs and an occasional VHS-tape if the film is only available in that format. We were wondering how other academic libraries handle this new-ish format. In particular: 1. Do you order blu-ray discs as a matter of course or only as a special request? 2. If you order the blu-ray version, do you also get the film on DVD? 2. Do you try to get those DVD/blu-ray combo packs whenever you can? (They look like a pretty good deal.) And does the media crowd here expect blu-ray to replace DVDs in the near future? Thanks! Gail Gail Gawlik Head of Technical Services Brown Library University of St. Francis Joliet, IL Wearing sensible shoes proudly since 1969. From: Junior Tidal jti...@citytech.cuny.edu Date: April 8, 2013 1:47:39 PM CDT To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] Blu-ray discs in academic libraries Reply-To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu We've been building a blu-ray collection since the summer last year. We usually order the blu-ray version of most newer films and not the DVD. Sometimes we find that the DVD/blu-ray combo packs are a comparable price to the single Blu-ray discs. I don't know if blu-ray will ever replace DVD. My personal opinion is that streaming media will probably replace both those formats. Best, Junior Tidal Assistant Professor Web Services and Multimedia Librarian New York City College of Technology, CUNY 300 Jay Street, Rm A434 Brooklyn, NY 11201 718.260.5481 http://library.citytech.cuny.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.
