[Videolib] nomination of documentary films for Notable Videos for Adults Committee of ALA VRT
Librarians, Have you seen a documentary film or educational video (released within the past two years) that deserves attention? If so, please take a moment to nominate the video for inclusion in the roster of films that will be juried by the Notable Videos for Adults Committee of the Video Round Table. At the January 2016 Midwinter Conference of the American Library Association, the members of the Committee will meet, discuss the merits of those titles nominated, and then select fifteen films for inclusion on the final list of outstanding titles. This list helps librarians serving adults identify and select the best offerings in the video marketplace. Librarians may nominate films by reading the criteria and filling out the form at the following URL: http://www.ala.org/vrt/notablevideos/form. You must have viewed the program in its entirety before submitting your nomination form. At a minimum, please include the title of the production and distributor, as well as your contact information. The criteria for selection is explained here: http://www.ala.org/vrt/notablevideos/notablevideoscriteria. The foregoing page also describes all five categories of videos eligible for inclusion: animation, documentary/educational, personal essay, performance and video art, and how-to or instructional videos. Thank you in advance for your participation. Best, Wendy Highby Chair, Notable Videos for Adults Committee Social Sciences Reference Librarian James A. Michener Library University of Northern Colorado 501 20th St., Campus Box 48 Greeley, CO 80639 970-351-1530 wendy.hig...@unco.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] Vacancy to fill on the Notable Videos for Adults Committee
Hello Librarians, The Notable Videos for Adults Committee has one vacancy to fill this year. We aim for a balanced mix of librarians from academic, public, and special libraries who work with media and serve adult populations. This year, we are looking for one librarian from a public or special library to balance out the committee. This is an opportunity to serve on a rewarding and enjoyable professional committee at the national level. Representatives or employees of video producers or distributors are ineligible. Each member will serve a term of two years, with a maximum number of consecutive terms not to exceed two, for a total of four years of service. All committee members are required to: * Be members of the American Library Association (ALA) and the Video Round Table (VRT), * Attend ALA Midwinter for two consecutive years (Boston in January 2016 and Atlanta in January 2017), * View and evaluate a substantial number of videos leading up to ALA Midwinter (last year, 64 titles were screened). For complete information about the committee please visit our web page: http://www.ala.org/vrt/notablevideos/ If you are interested in volunteering for the committee, please respond directly to me by April 10, 2015. Indicate your membership status with ALA and VRT, your ability to commit to attending ALA Midwinter, and include information regarding your experience with videos (e.g., collection development, reviewing, viewer's advisory, etc.). Please contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, Wendy Highby VRT Notable Videos for Adults Chair Social Sciences Reference Librarian James A. Michener Library University of Northern Colorado 501 20th St., Campus Box 48 Greeley, CO 80639 970-351-1530 wendy.hig...@unco.edumailto:wendy.hig...@unco.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] ALA VRT notable videos on Democracy Now
Hello colleagues and friends, We are pleased and happy to report that the 2015 list of Notable Videos for Adults of the American Library Association's Video Round Table was mentioned today, March 6, on the news program Democracy Now (A daily independent global news hour). Co-anchors Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez briefly discussed the selection of the film Harvest of Empire. To see the episode, go to the Democracy Now website at http://www.democracynow.org/ The references are at these two places (minutes:seconds): 13:22-14:10 and 16:10-17:06. And here is the location of an informative and detailed blog entry: http://www.democracynow.org/blog/2015/3/6/harvest_of_empire_dirty_wars_among A special thank you to the Notables Committee Past Chair Michele McKenzie for publicizing the list and to the Committee members for their service. Best, Wendy Highby Chair, Notable Videos for Adults Committee Video Round Table, American Library Association Social Sciences Reference Librarian James A. Michener Library University of Northern Colorado 501 20th St., Campus Box 48 Greeley, CO 80639 970-351-1530 wendy.hig...@unco.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.
