[Videolib] Legit or unauthorized ?
Some how I have doubts that these are legit ... http://dvdylan.com/list/klemtoon What can be done about this? -- Helen P. Mack, Acquisitions Librarian Lehigh University, Linderman Library 30 Library Drive Bethlehem, PA 18015-3013 USA Phone 610 758-3035 * Fax 610 758-5605 E-mail h...@lehigh.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] Video Source Book
Aw, I'm beginning to feel sorry for the publisher ... Helen P Mack Sent from my iPad On Feb 7, 2013, at 5:04 PM, "Sakarya, Mustafa" wrote: > I also discontinued it about 4 years ago - we stopped using it. > > Mustafa Sakarya > MercyCollege Library > > -Original Message- > From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu > [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Marsha Loyer > Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 4:22 PM > To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu > Subject: Re: [Videolib] Video Source Book > > We discontinued our standing order on this resource several years ago. > Marsha Loyer > Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library > Mishawaka, IN 46544 > > -Original Message- > From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu > [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Chris Lewis > Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 4:00 PM > To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu > Subject: Re: [Videolib] Video Source Book > > I haven't used it in a while and your note makes me realize we should > discontinue the standing order. > > On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 3:49 PM, Diane Elizabeth Sybeldon > wrote: >> Hi there – >> >> I’m interested in finding out what others think about Video Source >> Book as >> >> a resource these days. >> >> Does it get much use? >> >> Are you receiving it annually? >> >> Please respond off list. >> >> Many thanks- >> >> Diane >> >> >> >> Diane Sybeldon >> >> Arts and Media Librarian >> Library Liaison for Art and Art History, >> >> University Art Collection, Theatre, Dance, >> >> Film Studies and Media Collection >> >> 2210 Undergraduate Library >> >> Wayne State University >> >> Detroit, MI 48202 >> >> diane.sybel...@wayne.edu >> >> Ph: 313-577-4480 >> >> Fax: 313-577-5265 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Diane >> >> >> 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. >> > > > > -- > Regards, > > Chris Lewis > Media Librarian > American University Library > 202.885.3257 > > For latest Media Services News: > Blog: http://aulibmedia.blogspot.com > Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AULibMedia > Twitter: http://twitter.com/aulibmedia > Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/aulibmedia/ > > > Please think twice before printing this e-mail. > > 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. > 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] Using Paypal
Wife transfers, eh? Is that a Freudian slip? On 10/22/2012 3:31 PM, Anthony Anderson wrote: I agree with with Helen. Cutting a check for an individual DVD (or book) is an enormously labor intensive process, and something we try try avoid doing at practically all costs. Paypal simply stinks. And as for wife transfers---puh*leeze*!!?? Vendors should be encouraged as much as possible to accept credit card transactions. Best, Anthony *** Anthony E. Anderson Assistant Director, Doheny Memorial Library University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA 90089-0182 (213) 740-1190antho...@usc.edu "Wind, regen, zon, of kou, Albert Cuyp ik hou van jou." On 10/22/2012 11:22 AM, Helen P. Mack wrote: Checks and wire transfers take longer and are more labor intensive, because they have to pass through a number of hands. The problem is not with the filmmakers, but rather with the requirements of PayPal. I wonder what would happen if I used another email address, like gmail or something? They are pretty smart, so their system would probably see the same CC associated with multiple email addresses and correctly assume that we are trying to get around their bank acct. requirement, regardless of how stupid it is. On 10/22/2012 2:01 PM, Jessica Rosner wrote: Richard I work with a number of independent filmmakers and they are just selling their own film or films. They can't really afford to set up CC accounts for just a film or two. They are always happy to take checks or wire transfers. On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 11:33 AM, Richard Hartogs mailto:rich...@landmarkmedia.com>> wrote: Or Perhaps the vendor should be more flexible to customer payment options. Just my $.02 Richard Richard Hartogs Vice President Acquisitions LANDMARK MEDIA rich...@landmarkmedia.com <mailto:rich...@landmarkmedia.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. -- Helen P. Mack, Acquisitions Librarian Lehigh University, Linderman Library 30 Library Drive Bethlehem, PA 18015-3013 USA Phone 610 758-3035 * Fax 610 758-5605 E-mail h...@lehigh.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] Using Paypal
Checks and wire transfers take longer and are more labor intensive, because they have to pass through a number of hands. The problem is not with the filmmakers, but rather with the requirements of PayPal. I wonder what would happen if I used another email address, like gmail or something? They are pretty smart, so their system would probably see the same CC associated with multiple email addresses and correctly assume that we are trying to get around their bank acct. requirement, regardless of how stupid it is. On 10/22/2012 2:01 PM, Jessica Rosner wrote: Richard I work with a number of independent filmmakers and they are just selling their own film or films. They can't really afford to set up CC accounts for just a film or two. They are always happy to take checks or wire transfers. On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 11:33 AM, Richard Hartogs mailto:rich...@landmarkmedia.com>> wrote: Or Perhaps the vendor should be more flexible to customer payment options. Just my $.02 Richard Richard Hartogs Vice President Acquisitions LANDMARK MEDIA rich...@landmarkmedia.com <mailto:rich...@landmarkmedia.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. -- Helen P. Mack, Acquisitions Librarian Lehigh University, Linderman Library 30 Library Drive Bethlehem, PA 18015-3013 USA Phone 610 758-3035 * Fax 610 758-5605 E-mail h...@lehigh.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] Europe the Mighty Continent
Hey, Gary -- I thought you were retired. Just can't break the habit, eh? Only kidding, we are happy to have you stick around. Thankfully we don't have to see you in your PJ's. Helen P. Mack h...@lehigh.edu (Sent from my iPhone) On Aug 15, 2012, at 12:14 PM, hand...@berkeley.edu wrote: > Hey Gail... > > To my knowledge, this series is no longer available anywhere (MRC made a > Section 108 copy, based on our due diligence findings). Good series: too > bad it has never been re-upped for distribution in the US. > > Gary Handman (writing this in his pajamas) > > > >> Good morning, >> Does anyone know if this series is still available for sale in DVD? We >> checked with Ambrose, who said they no longer distribute it. It's a BBC >> production, but they don't list it on their BBC America or main websites. >> Anyone know if a secondary distributor has picked it up? >> Thanks, >> Gail >> >> Gail B. Fedak >> Director, Media Resources >> Middle Tennessee State University >> Murfreesboro, TN 37132 >> ph 615-898-2899 >> Email gail.fe...@mtsu.edu<mailto:gail.fe...@mtsu.edu> >> Web www.mtsu.edu/imr<http://www.mtsu.edu/imr> >> >> 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. >> > > > Gary Handman > hand...@berkeley.edu > > “Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light.” > --Groucho Marx > > > 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] Difficulties in obtaining streaming rights
;m not sure whether this is because a plaintiff argued it or it was her own analysis. NB she looks at 74 cases, of which 27 fail the prima facie copyright violation test because either the plaintiffs were not able to show they had the rights, or else the excerpt was never accessed by students (e.g. the course was cancelled). So there are 47 cases where she looks at fair use. In 100% of them she considered that the library providing free access to the excerpts (factor 1) strongly favored the defendants, and that the nature of the works (scholarship relevant to the courses) favored the defendants (factor 2). In the 5 cases where she found violations, factor 3 had to favor the plaintiffs (that is, the amount had to be more than "distinctly small") AND factor 4 had to strongly favor the plaintiffs (not only was permission available in a reasonably convenient way, but the book in question actually made money on such permissions). There is no 10% rule. The rule is that an amount under 10% of a book with fewer than 10 chapters, or one chapter of a book with more than 10 chapters, is "distinctly small." So in some cases 5% of a book could be more than a distinctly small portion (if it was a huge book with many chapters). I suppose that if you had a book with 12 chapters, and one chapter took up 20% of the book, that chapter could be used and still be "distinctly small." But if the permission is difficult to come by, the amount is irrelevant. In 13 cases, factor 3 favored or even (in one case---30% of the book!) strongly favored the plaintiffs but the judge found for the defendants based on factor 4.. I shall now go fly a kite into the kite-eating tree. Judy Shoaf Good points -- I see another healthy debate on the horizon. Hold football for Lucy, hope for the best, rinse, repeat. If I'm not mistaken it was the Kinko's case here in Ann Arbor, where some of these specific percentages were discussed. I think the prof. had copied 30-40% of a book, but the additional argument that had some substance centered not so much on the large percentage but that the "good parts" were primarily what was copied. "Good parts" > core > substantive argument, etc. Qualitative, not quantitative. At any rate, it seems to me that stating something as exact as 10% is an effort in futility -- doesn't that miss a lot of the point, even though it is one part of the fair use review? (disclosure: I have not read even 1% of the decision yet, so I shan't go opinionating beyond this little wondering!). Randal Baier 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. -- Helen P. Mack, Acquisitions Librarian Lehigh University, Linderman Library 30 Library Drive Bethlehem, PA 18015-3013 USA Phone 610 758-3035 * Fax 610 758-5605 E-mail h...@lehigh.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] Big Picture Cataloging Advice
I think it depends on the volume of your ordering and the level of demand for "immediate" use. If a WorldCat/Connexion record is poor or non-existent, we do "quick-and-dirty" cataloging with the best record that can be found -- just enough to be able to identify it and charge it out. When there is a lull in the demand, you can get it back and do a more thorough job. You might consider getting your videos from Midwest Tape or Action! Library Media Service. We do not use either one at this time, but it is my understanding that both companies supply catalog records. Don't call yourself "worthless," but since you are Media Collection Development, it would serve you well to know the basics in terms of cataloging policies & practices. Your retiree's replacement will likely need someone to consult. And you're right: I wanted to be a cataloger when I was in library school back in the 1970s. The instruction back then was terrible, and perhaps it is even worse now. This is unfortunate: cataloging is a really important job but not a very sexy one. It's a wonder that any new graduates want to do it. On 4/17/2012 10:48 AM, Mary Hanlin wrote: Hi Videolibbers, I have a brooding sense that I really am about to ask a pretty dumb question, but this is generally a fairly forgiving listserv. So here it is: our cataloger (i.e. mainly, our media cataloger) has just retired. It's never an expeditious process here to get a position filled (I'm thinking 6 months). In the meantime, we're continuing to receive media. In terms of cataloging knowledge, the rest of the librarians (including myself) are worthless, and though we have a paraprofessional she does only copy cataloging and no media. So, do I have any other options besides waiting? I know a lot of places (Midwest for example) provide MaRC records, but in truth I'm hoping there might exist something more "robust". If not, is it worth the effort for someone here to learn media cataloging if in all likelihood they'll be replacement for my retired colleague... eventually. PS --I think they do a consistently weak job of teaching cataloging (in library school), but I also blame myself for not taking it seriously enough. Mary Hanlin Media Collection Development Librarian Tidewater Community College 120 Campus Drive Portsmouth, VA 23701 P: 757.822.2133 F: 757.822.2149 mhan...@tcc.edu CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information or otherwise be protected by law. Any access, use, disclosure or distribution of this email message by anyone other than the intended recipient(s) is unauthorized and prohibited. If you are not an intended recipient (or an agent acting on an intended recipient's behalf), please contact the sender by reply email and immediately destroy all copies of the original message. Virus scanning is recommended on all email attachments. 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. -- Helen P. Mack, Acquisitions Librarian Lehigh University, Linderman Library 30 Library Drive Bethlehem, PA 18015-3013 USA Phone 610 758-3035 * Fax 610 758-5605 E-mail h...@lehigh.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] Looking for _Nancy Spero: Homage to Ana Mendieta_
From what I gather, it is only 4 min. long: http://web.mac.com/irenesosa/Irene_Sosa/Nancy_by_Irene.html On 4/5/2012 10:01 AM, Ball, James (jmb4aw) wrote: Hi All, Does anyone know if Irene Sosa's documentary, */Nancy Spero: Homage to Ana Mendieta/* is available on video? I'm having no luck finding it, even in WorldCat. Cheers, Matt __ Matt Ball Media and Collections Librarian Clemons Library University of Virginia mattb...@virginia.edu 434-924-3812 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. -- Helen P. Mack, Acquisitions Librarian Lehigh University, Linderman Library 30 Library Drive Bethlehem, PA 18015-3013 USA Phone 610 758-3035 * Fax 610 758-5605 E-mail h...@lehigh.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] Good Night and Good Luck
; Gary Handman > > > > > Gary Handman > Director > Media Resources Center > Moffitt Library > UC Berkeley > > 510-643-8566 > ghand...@library.berkeley.edu > http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/MRC > > "I have always preferred the reflection of life to life itself." > --Francois Truffaut > > > 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. -- Helen P. Mack, Acquisitions Librarian Lehigh University, Linderman Library 30 Library Drive Bethlehem, PA 18015-3013 USA Phone 610 758-3035 * Fax 610 758-5605 E-mail h...@lehigh.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] Rights holder for "Russian Ark" ?
I am investigating the availability and cost of PPR for "Russian Ark," a Russian-made film released in the U.S. in 2002 by Wellspring Media, in 2003 by Fox Lorber, and in 2006 by Genius. However, I have been unable to determine who owns the rights now. This film seems to be too young to be an orphan already. Thanks to anyone who can help! -- Helen P. Mack, Acquisitions Librarian Lehigh University, Linderman Library 30 Library Drive Bethlehem, PA 18015-3013 USA Phone 610 758-3035 * Fax 610 758-5605 E-mail h...@lehigh.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] PayPal
ng 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. -- Helen P. Mack, Acquisitions Librarian Lehigh University, Linderman Library 30 Library Drive Bethlehem, PA 18015-3013 USA Phone 610 758-3035 * Fax 610 758-5605 E-mail h...@lehigh.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] best time of year to contact
>> 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. >> > > Gary Handman > Director > Media Resources Center > Moffitt Library > UC Berkeley > > 510-643-8566 > ghand...@library.berkeley.edu > http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/MRC > > "I have always preferred the reflection of life to life itself." > --Francois Truffaut > > > 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. -- Helen P. Mack, Acquisitions Librarian Lehigh University, Linderman Library 30 Library Drive Bethlehem, PA 18015-3013 USA Phone 610 758-3035 * Fax 610 758-5605 E-mail h...@lehigh.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] best time of year to contact
If I were you, I would not spend the extra time/money to send paper mailings. The last respondent indicated the details that should be included in an email message. I would expect the linked order form to contain an area for an institution's tax exemption number in order to avoid having the library fax it. As far as I am concerned, virtually all paper mailings from book publishers, video distributors, etc. are immediately tossed into the trash. We rely on the faculty to make their own video selections, because we have neither time nor the money to look for supplementary materials. Helen P. Mack h...@lehigh.edu (Sent from my iPhone) On Aug 23, 2011, at 7:18 PM, scott petersen wrote: > Thanks for the info, everyone. > > Are you more likely to buy based upon on postcard or an email? Is it worth it > for me to spend the extra time and money sending out postcards? > > Best, > Scott Petersen > > > > On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 9:28 AM, Bergman, Barbara J > wrote: > Pretty much the same. > > During the academic year. July 1 fiscal year start. > > Primarily faculty requests, but I sign off on all video purchases so that I > know what’s getting requested before we end up purchasing 3 films on the same > hot topic. > > > > Emails good. Postcards good. Catalogs okay. > > If you send me info that requires opening an envelope, it goes in a box that > I’ll get around to reading. Eventually. > > > > > Barb Bergman | Media Services & Interlibrary Loan Librarian | Minnesota State > University, Mankato | (507) 389-5945 | barbara.berg...@mnsu.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 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] Wholesalers used by academic librarians?
Lehigh University has the same eclectic needs. I was once approached by a book vendor that was expending their coverage to include videos. They snagged an academic acquisitions person who had a lot of media expertise and began a high-pressure marketing effort for this service. Just to be nice, I tried them for something I was having trouble finding. When they couldn't find it either, they canceled the order. At that point, I devoted some time to the problem and found it myself. Why would I use a vendor when I can do better than they can? It might save time out of my day, but it would not get the videos in our door any faster. Since vendors could not possibly stock all videos from every production company, it would undoubtedly take longer than it would take me: the presence of a middleman would require additional time for the order to be filled. On 6/14/2011 6:12 PM, Randal Baier wrote: It's certainly not true for Eastern Michigan. We are very eclectic and buy from the filmmakers or the film collectives/media marketeers. Bullfrog, WMM, NewDay, Insight, /et/ a myriad of al. And yes, Amazon too. *From: *"Peter Cohn" *To: *videolib@lists.berkeley.edu *Sent: *Tuesday, June 14, 2011 3:51:48 PM *Subject: *[Videolib] Wholesalers used by academic librarians? As part of a business research project, trying to find out the extent to which libraries buy from wholesalers such as Ingram, Baker & Taylor, and Midwest Tape? I'm particularly interested in whether academic libraries buy from wholesalers. Also public libraries. I'm under the impression that many public libraries buy almost all their titles from the three mentioned above, or one of the three. Is the same true of university libraries? Thanks, Peter Cohn Hillcrest Films 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. -- Helen P. Mack, Acquisitions Librarian Lehigh University, Linderman Library 30 Library Drive Bethlehem, PA 18015-3013 USA Phone 610 758-3035 * Fax 610 758-5605 E-mail h...@lehigh.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] Amazon MKPLC-- buyer beware!
I have had similar experiences. When I look at the range of used copies for sale, the prices generally hover in the same area, except for those sellers who, for example, price a $30 book for $1,200. I avoid these sellers, because I figure that they don't actually have the book in stock, so the price covers the labor they will expend in finding it. I also stay away from sellers whose descriptions say only "... millions of books sold, thousands of satisfied customers, ..." and lack any comments particular to the copy being offered. If they won't tell me about the copy they have, then how do I know that it is worth buying? Do they think we are stupid? I had a very strange experience once. I no longer recall all of the details but here's basically what happened: I ordered a book from an Amazon Marketplace seller. It took a long time to come, and when it did, it was hand-delivered by a Lehigh faculty member who had listed his copy for sale on half.com. Apparently my Marketplace seller didn't really have it, so he went to half.com to get it and had that other seller drop-ship it to me. Since his office was in a building nearby, the drop-ship amounted to his walking into my office and dropping it on my desk! This stuff makes my hair hurt! On 5/11/2011 10:33 AM, Chris McNevins wrote: Interesting article about algorithmic pricing http://www.michaeleisen.org/blog/?p=358 On a similar note, when dealing with Marketplace vendors you really need to do your homework. I recently tried to purchase the first ed. of /Characterization Tests for Objects of Art and Archaeology /at $169.95 from an Amazon Marketplace vendor/. /The vendor emailed me back and said that he didn't have the 1^st edition but he could offer me the 2^nd edition at the same price. Foolishly I said yes without doing a further investigation. I received the 2^nd edition not from the Marketplace vendor but directly from Amazon.ca. The packing list stated that the price was 58.59 CN for the book. The vendor ordered the book from Amazon.ca and had it shipped to me at over $100 mark-up! When I checked this title again on amazon.com, the 2^nd edition was readily available at $56.85. I returned the book and was refunded for the book but got socked $16.95 for the return postage (which was subsequently reimbursed). I gave the vendor a horrible review. I was later contacted by the vendor who pleaded with me to revoke my review. After giving him an earful about fair pricing I caved and retracted the review (what can I say? I'm a pansy) I see that this vendor still has the 1^st edition listed even though I KNOW he doesn't have it in his possession. Moral of the story: 1) buyer beware 2) never solely rely on ISBN searches in Amazon---there may be a newer edition lurking out there What a racket!!! I know now how I'll be financing my retirement (only kidding, although it IS tempting) Chris McN *Chris McNevins*| ACQUISITIONSCOORDINATOR UNIVERSITYOFCONNECTICUT| HOMERBABBIDGE LIBRARY 369 Fairfield Way Unit 2005AM | Storrs, CT 06269-2005 USA *PH*: 860-486-3842 | *FX*: 860-486-6493 |*EMAIL*: chris.mcnev...@uconn.edu <mailto:chris.mcnev...@uconn.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. -- Helen P. Mack, Acquisitions Librarian Lehigh University, Linderman Library 30 Library Drive Bethlehem, PA 18015-3013 USA Phone 610 758-3035 * Fax 610 758-5605 E-mail h...@lehigh.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] Amazon MKPLC-- buyer beware!
Sorry, I forgot the link! http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0140131272/ref=dp_olp_0?ie=UTF8&redirect=true&qid=1305214505&sr=1-1&condition=all On 5/12/2011 11:41 AM, Helen P. Mack wrote: Here is an example of solmething for sale by a third party. "Fulfillment by Amazon" means that it is presently housed at Amazon and will be shipped from there, although it is an Amazon Marketplace seller. I consider these a little more reliable than purely third party offerings, because I know the book will get to me. On 5/11/2011 1:08 PM, Chris McNevins wrote: I my case below the book was not fulfilled via Amazon.com. I had ordered throught the amazon.com website from a marketplace vendor and the book came from amazon.ca with a note in the gift field on the packing list. The marketplace vendor subsequently emailed me a “packing list” with his pricing on it. From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Steinhoff, Cindy Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 11:59 AM To: 'videolib@lists.berkeley.edu' Subject: Re: [Videolib] Amazon MKPLC-- buyer beware! this is aacc It is possible that the book was not ordered by the Marketplace vendor from Amazon in order to fulfill the customer’s order. My library uses Amazon Marketplace often – always scrutinizing prices and vendor ratings – so we are familiar with a relatively new practice that Amazon offers to its Marketplace partners. Amazon is not only the storefront, but is also the distributor for some of them. This is clearly noted in the listing, with phrasing something like “ships from Amazon.com” and “eligible for super saver.” I can’t quickly find an example, or I would include a screen shot. While the blog posting contains some pretty outrageous examples, the price for a particular used book can vary greatly from vendor to vendor. We hope that it is based on tangible characteristics, such as condition. But often, there is more to it, such as the availability of used copies of the book. Generally speaking, though, if you carefully review the listings and think about how much you are willing to pay for an item, you can do well with Marketplace. It has made purchasing out of print materials much easier and faster. Cynthia Steinhoff Anne Arundel Community College Arnold, MD The information contained in this email may be confidential and/or legally privileged. It has been sent for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). If the reader of this message is not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication, or any of its content, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank you. From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Chris McNevins Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 10:33 AM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: [Videolib] Amazon MKPLC-- buyer beware! Interesting article about algorithmic pricing…. http://www.michaeleisen.org/blog/?p=358 On a similar note, when dealing with Marketplace vendors you really need to do your homework. I recently tried to purchase the first ed. of Characterization Tests for Objects of Art and Archaeology at $169.95 from an Amazon Marketplace vendor. The vendor emailed me back and said that he didn’t have the 1st edition but he could offer me the 2nd edition at the same price. Foolishl
Re: [Videolib] Amazon MKPLC-- buyer beware!
readily available at $56.85. I returned the book and was
refunded for the book but got socked $16.95 for the return
postage (which was subsequently reimbursed). I gave the
vendor a horrible review. I was later contacted by the
vendor who pleaded with me to revoke my review. After
giving him an earful about fair pricing I caved and
retracted the review (what can I say? I’m a pansy) I see
that this vendor still has the 1st edition listed
even though I KNOW he doesn’t have it in his possession.
Moral of the story:
1) buyer beware
2) never solely rely
on ISBN searches in Amazon—there may be a newer edition
lurking out there
What a racket!!! I
know now how I’ll be financing my retirement…. (only
kidding, although it IS tempting….)
Chris McN
Chris McNevins | ACQUISITIONS COORDINATOR
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT | HOMER BABBIDGE LIBRARY
369
Fairfield Way Unit 2005AM | Storrs, CT 06269-2005 USA
PH:
860-486-3842 | FX:
860-486-6493 | EMAIL: chris.mcnev...@uconn.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.
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Helen P. Mack, Acquisitions Librarian
Lehigh University, Linderman Library
30 Library Drive
Bethlehem, PA 18015-3013 USA
Phone 610 758-3035 * Fax 610 758-5605
E-mail h...@lehigh.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] gift-in-kind policy for media
When someone donates a thing (video, book, whatever), that is a gift-in-kind. Randal Baier wrote: What is the "in-kind" part? And is this something that regular acquisitions wouldn't normally handle? (I ask because even some of our special gift go through acquisitions folks back where the mushrooms grow) Wow, the opportunity to get original U-matic tapes of teh David Susskind show!!!? I can has video? Randal Baier Rosen, Rhonda J. wrote: Our special collections folks are putting together an official Gifts-in-kind Policy for all the people who try to or want to donate to them. I need to include a “media” part of it. Do you have that at your academic institution? And, anything that you can share? Rhonda Rhonda Rosen| Head, Media & Access Services William H. Hannon Library | Loyola Marymount University One LMU Drive, MS 8200 | Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659 rhonda.ro...@lmu.edu| 310/338-4584| http://library.lmu.edu <http://library.lmu.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 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. -- Helen P. Mack, Acquisitions Librarian Lehigh University, Linderman Library 30 Library Drive Bethlehem, PA 18015-3067 USA Phone 610 758-3035 * Fax 610 758-5605 E-mail h...@lehigh.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.
