Re: [Videolib] movies with librarian archetypes.

[Jana Atkins]

That sounds like Bartlesville, Oklahoma's Ruth Brown.  
http://www.bartlesville.lib.ok.us/aboutlibrary/missbrown.htm

A storyteller presented her tale at a state-wide library conference a few years 
ago.  Hers is a fascinating story about racism and censorship and local 
politics.  Courageous lady.

Jana Atkins, B.M., M.L.S.
Performing Arts/Multimedia Librarian
University of Central Oklahoma
Max Chambers Library
100 N. University
Edmond, OK  73034
405-974-2949



-Original Message-
From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Deg Farrelly
Sent: Friday, December 02, 2011 9:25 PM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [Videolib] movies with librarian archetypes.

The list Gary posted is terrific.

One of my favorites is Storm Center with Bette Davis as the public library 
librarian who refuses to remove a book on communism from the collection.
Never released on commercial DVD, but available as a MOD DVD from 
http://www.screenarchives.com/

I'm also fond of the exchange with James Caan in Rollerball:

"So this is not really a library, and you're not really a librarian."
"Oh, no, sir.  I'm only a clerk."

(Paraphrased)





On 12/2/11 1:54 PM, "videolib-requ...@lists.berkeley.edu"
 wrote:

>How about movies with librarian archetypes.


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Re: [Videolib] Friday fun question

[Jana Atkins]

Oh, that would be interesting!  Don't forget about Oklahoma's "thunderquake" 
(with thanks to Jim Cantore) in October.  It wasn't exactly winter, but it sure 
felt a lot like a turducken:  It's pouring down rain, with occasional hail and 
reports of tornados, and then suddenly the whole house was shaking.  Or 
Tropical Storm Erin a few years ago, that strengthened briefly to near 
hurricane force over the middle of Oklahoma.  We have such fun weather here.

Jana Atkins, B.M., M.L.S.
Performing Arts/Multimedia Librarian
University of Central Oklahoma
Max Chambers Library
100 N. University
Edmond, OK  73034
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From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Chris McNevins
Sent: Friday, December 02, 2011 11:53 AM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [Videolib] Friday fun question

How about bizarre "winter" weather "anomalies?"

I have many pics from "Snowtober" of downed and iced over trees and power lines 
from my backyard in CT!

On the opposite end of the scale-in 1982 Christmas Day in Buffalo was the 
warmest on record-a whopping 64 degrees!  (the lowest temperatures occurred 2 
years earlier in 1980 when the mercury dipped to minus 10 degrees)

I remember seeing snow flurries in MAY when I worked in the Boston area back in 
the late 80s but I can't find any record of it.

And I found this moldy oldie...

1816:The Year without Summer, from: http://www.citysource.com/Seasons/snow.html
Recent winter weather woes in the East can't compare to "winter" weather that 
befell the area in June and July of 1816:
Connecticut experienced a rare summer blizzard.
Snow and sleet fell in Danville, Vermont.
Massachusetts had snow flurries.
An unseasonably frigid summer brought crop failures all over New England.
Savannah Georgia has a high temperature of only 46 degrees F on July 4.
Some speculated that Judgement day was near, Others attributed the unusually 
cold summer across the country to the massive amounts of dust and ash spewed 
into the atmosphere by the eruption of the Tambora volcano in Java the previous 
year.

More on this one: 
http://www.celebrateboston.com/disasters/year-without-a-summer.htm

Chris McN


Chris McNevins | ACQUISITIONS COORDINATOR
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT | HOMER BABBIDGE LIBRARY
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From: 
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[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu]<mailto:[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu]>
 On Behalf Of Ball, James (jmb4aw)
Sent: Friday, December 02, 2011 10:54 AM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu<mailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu>
Subject: [Videolib] Friday fun question

So...  rather than doing a holiday display or anything expected like that, I'm 
trying to think of other options.  Ideas?  (BTW, I'll probably do something 
winter-themed once winter is actually here.)

Cheers,

Matt

__
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University of Virginia
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Re: [Videolib] UCLA case

[Jana Atkins]

I wouldn't count on hearing on the record about this from anyone at UCLA for a 
very long time, if ever.  The general policy of most institutions is not to 
comment on ongoing litigation.  That usually means until the appeals process is 
exhausted.

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Performing Arts/Multimedia Librarian
University of Central Oklahoma
Max Chambers Library
100 N. University
Edmond, OK  73034
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From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Jessica Rosner
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 12:44 PM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [Videolib] UCLA case

Hey I am all for that. I think some of their documents are on the AIME site.I 
can tell for a fact that 99% of the films they streamed did not have Public 
Performance Rights. Again the list of films they admitted to streaming as of 
over a year ago was in the 1700 range and included tons of Hollywood feature 
films, Foreign Films, Classic films and educational documentaries. They did not 
specifically indicate if they had streamed all those films in their entirety, 
but their claim was they had the right to and had clearly done it.

I would really love to hear someone from UCLA talk about the list of films and 
how they did it.

On Wed, Jun 1, 2011 at 1:34 PM, 
mailto:matthew.wri...@unlv.edu>> wrote:
Since I have not read all the legal pleadings, it would be helpful if someone 
from UCLA could post a response to this list explaining exactly what they did 
do (and I am new to the list so I apologize if this was done before).  It would 
be helpful to hear from someone at UCLA describe what they streamed and how 
they did it (did they use a  proxy server so all students on campus have access 
and from home or just for specific courses through course management software?  
Did they stream titles in which they had paid for public performance rights or 
feature films?  How many films did they stream?).  Others on this list have 
made factual statements about what UCLA did, but I don't think I've heard from 
anyone at UCLA say what they did.

Matthew

Matthew Wright
Head of Collection Development and Instructional Services
William S. Boyd School of Law
University of Nevada Las Vegas
4505 Maryland Parkway, Box 451080
Las Vegas, NV 89154-1080
(702) 895-2409; (702) 
895-2410 (fax)



From:Jessica Rosner 
mailto:jessicapros...@gmail.com>>
To:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu<mailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu>
Date:06/01/2011 09:34 AM
Subject:Re: [Videolib] UCLA case
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I am not attacking individuals but I think the actions and attitudes of UCLA ( 
and others) speak for themselves. Obviously I know even more than I can post 
and if I could I know it would make some people on this list even angrier.

I understand UCLA personal are somewhat constrained on what they can say, but I 
would like to know if you agree that streaming entire feature works to students 
on and off campus even as part of course is ethical ( forgetting legal)  and I 
really wish someone who agrees with this view would explain why it is different 
from doing the same with a novel, textbook, etc.

On Wed, Jun 1, 2011 at 12:13 PM, Brown, Roger 
mailto:rbr...@oid.ucla.edu>> wrote:
All,

While I appreciate and respect everyone's right to say what they like on
the videolib listserv, can I request that we temper the language to avoid
further comments suggesting that the librarians and academics here at UCLA
are nothing more than thieves?

I am one of those librarians and academics, and we are not intentionally
or maliciously out to steal any and all content, regardless of contracts,
agreements or law. This is not something we take lightly.  Discussions
about this case should not include personal attacks.

Thank you.
- -


Roger Brown
Manager
UCLA Instructional Media Collections & Services
46 Powell Library
Los Angeles, CA  90095-1517
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Re: [Videolib] media cataloging question

[Jana Atkins]

Ours are done pretty much the same way.  We circumvented some of the complaints 
by picking up some used shelving from a defunct Hollywood Video and using them 
in the Hollywood Video fashion.  There, they "browse" for fun.  If they're 
looking for more, then we "look up."

Hmmm...our neighborhood Blockbuster is closing.  I wonder if I can finagle some 
more shelving?  Our Spanish film and CD collection could use a better home.

Jana Atkins, B.M., M.L.S.
Performing Arts/Multimedia Librarian
University of Central Oklahoma
Max Chambers Library
100 N. University
Edmond, OK  73034
405-974-2949



From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Pamela Sue Reeves
Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 8:53 AM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [Videolib] media cataloging question

Ours are cataloged using LOC and then by title, but we get complaints that they 
are not set up by genre.

PN 1992.77 - TV series
PN1997 - older classic movies
PN 1997.2 - new movies
PN 1997.5 - animated

From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Maureen Tripp
Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 8:55 PM
To: 'videolib@lists.berkeley.edu'
Subject: [Videolib] media cataloging question

Our cataloging folks have been cataloging our circulating DVDs as (mostly) PN 
1995.9, then organized by genre.  They claim they could catalog more quickly if 
they began using some other PN number, then organizing them by director or by 
title.
Is this true?  I am not a cataloger.  Obviously.
Do other academic libraries use LOC to catalog their DVDs?  If so, do you use 
PN 1995.9, or something else?

Maureen Tripp
Media Librarian
Iwasaki Library
120 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
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Re: [Videolib] Deadly Dentist?

[Jana Atkins]

Well...if they're not evil incarnate, they're usually pretty nerdy.  I bet if I 
hunted around, I could find where Stephen Tobolowsky, God love him!, played one 
somewhere.

From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Jackson, Sandra F.
Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 1:21 PM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [Videolib] Deadly Dentist?

Deadly Dentist? That was a new one for me. As a daughter of two dentists, I've 
always been bothered that dentists in the movies only seem to exist as another 
stereotype of pure evil.  I am curious if anyone can list movies (not 
documentaries) that show dentists in a positive light.

Of course, it's not Friday, so maybe I'm posing this question a bit early.

Glee recently featured John Stamos as a dentist.  While he may not have played 
an excellent dentist, I was encouraged by the fact that he was not evil.
Thanks,
Sandra

Sandra F. Jackson
Film Program Coordinator
Lumina Theater & Sharky's Box Office
Department of Campus Life
The University of North Carolina Wilmington
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[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Music Hunter
Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 2:04 PM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [Videolib] Deadly Deception - gone?

DVD is available from Music Hunter $ 8.97
Title:

Deadly Dentist/Cruel Deception Double Feature

Genre:

Documentary, Miscellaneous

Sub-Genre:

Documentary, Special Interest

Release Date:

15 June 2010

Rated:

Not Rated

Product Type:

DVD

Catalog #:

64345

UPC:

011301643452

Configuration:

G: DVD

Technical Information [cid:image001.gif@01CBCDDD.5FB82040] 

Street Date:

15 June 2010

Studio:

TIMELESS MEDIA GROUP ( TMLM )

Running Time:

194

Region:

0

Disc Info:

Discs:1 ~ Format:Ntsc ~ Region:0

Extras:

Nr Deadly Dentist/Cruel Deception Double Feature Clr Dvd-Standard

Your search for sound & video ends here!

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Astoria, NY 11103-4902
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- Original Message -
From: Rosen, Rhonda J.
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 1:49 PM
Subject: [Videolib] Deadly Deception - gone?

Hi all,
Our vhs copy of the Nova/WGBH "Deadly Deception" got mangled.  I don't see it 
anywhere - is it available anywhere, or  gone?
Rhonda

Rhonda Rosen| Head, Media & Access Services
William H. Hannon Library | Loyola Marymount University
One LMU Drive, MS 8200 | Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659
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Re: [Videolib] Way off topic copyright "case"

[Jana Atkins]

Here's the scoop on how that Cleveland Browns letter is real:  
http://www.snopes.com/business/consumer/browns.asp.

Great stuff to start off the day!

Jana Atkins, B.M., M.L.S.
Performing Arts/Multimedia Librarian
University of Central Oklahoma
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From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Logan, Michael
Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 5:19 PM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [Videolib] Way off topic copyright "case"

Wonderful-thanks! Reminds me a bit of this (possibly fake) letter:

http://consumerist.com/2010/12/how-the-cleavland-browns-told-off-annoying-fans-in-1974.html



Michael Logan
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Humboldt County Library
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From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Jessica Rosner
Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 2:44 PM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: [Videolib] Way off topic copyright "case"

For anyone who needs a laugh, The Heckler which is basically The Onion for Cub 
fans (with other sports thrown in for fun) just got into a copyright dispute 
with
Lingerie Football League and no I am not making this up. This should teach 
lawyers not to mess with satirists.

http://www.theheckler.com/2011/01/26/an-open-letter-to-lingerie-football-league-commissioner-mitch-mortaza/


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Re: [Videolib] vhs question

[Jana Atkins]

Sorry.  Wrong email.  Please disregard.  I guess I have Morgan Freeman on the 
brain.

-Original Message-
From: Jana Atkins 
Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 2:36 PM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: RE: [Videolib] vhs question

Gary, that's not a general solicitation.  He was responding directly to an 
inquiry by a member of this list that he does have available the title being 
requested.

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University of Central Oklahoma
Max Chambers Library
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-Original Message-
From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of 
ghand...@library.berkeley.edu
Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 2:32 PM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [Videolib] vhs question

Hi Jay

I'm afraid you're advertising again.  As I mentioned to you earlier, replies to 
member queries regarding specific titles or specific areas of interest are fine 
on this list; the type of unsolicited or generically commercial post you just 
sent is not.

Let me know if you have questions.

Gary Handman


> Music Hunter offers out of print VHS & DVD videos quarterly at very 
> attractive prices on Excel files via e-mail to interested libraries.
>
> However, we do not have an out of print search service.
>
> Your search for sound & video ends here!
>
> Jay Sonin, General Manager
> Music Hunter Distributing Company
> 25-58 34th Street, Suite # 2
> Astoria, NY 11103-4902
> musichun...@nyc.rr.com
> 718-777-1949
>   - Original Message -
>   From: Rosen, Rhonda J.
>   To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
>   Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 2:58 PM
>   Subject: Re: [Videolib] vhs question
>
>
>   Jessica,
>
>   I'm not throwing them out, but rather highlighting our top 10 used 
> videos, and wanted to make a point that we shouldn't assume everything 
> is on dvd..
>
>   Rhonda
>
>
>
>   From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu
> [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Jessica Rosner
>   Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 11:49 AM
>   To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
>   Subject: Re: [Videolib] vhs question
>
>
>
>   Well nothing is "lost" in the sense of ceasing to exist, but a ton 
> of stuff has not made it to DVD. I suspect that the percentage is far 
> higher with educational, non fiction material than standard feature 
> films. Many companies gone, rights and materials in limbo. Things will 
> continue to trickle out, but the economics make it prohibitive for a 
> rights holder to release a lot of less popular material, some of which 
> may be dated.
>
>   I suspect that with feature films the number released on DVD that 
> were never released on VHS might be equal or higher.
>
>   While there are important rights and materials issues per above in 
> most cases these films would make it to DVD IF there was enough of a market.
>
>   However just a reminder , do not throw out films on VHS that you can 
> not replace on DVD. Even if you don't want them somebody else might so 
> at least post here before junking anything. There are a lot of titles 
> that won't make it do DVD, save what you have.
>
>   On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 2:34 PM, Rosen, Rhonda J. 
> 
> wrote:
>
>   Does anyone have a quote or bit of fact regarding how much film is 
> lost with the move to dvd? Or how much will not make it to dvd?
>
>   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
>
>"You see, I don't believe that libraries should be drab places 
> where people sit in silence, and that's been the main reason for our 
> policy of employing wild animals as librarians."
>   --Monty Python
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>   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, evaluatio

Re: [Videolib] vhs question

[Jana Atkins]

Gary, that's not a general solicitation.  He was responding directly to an 
inquiry by a member of this list that he does have available the title being 
requested.

Jana Atkins, B.M., M.L.S.
Performing Arts/Multimedia Librarian
University of Central Oklahoma
Max Chambers Library
100 N. University
Edmond, OK  73034
405-974-2949



-Original Message-
From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of 
ghand...@library.berkeley.edu
Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 2:32 PM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [Videolib] vhs question

Hi Jay

I'm afraid you're advertising again.  As I mentioned to you earlier, replies to 
member queries regarding specific titles or specific areas of interest are fine 
on this list; the type of unsolicited or generically commercial post you just 
sent is not.

Let me know if you have questions.

Gary Handman


> Music Hunter offers out of print VHS & DVD videos quarterly at very 
> attractive prices on Excel files via e-mail to interested libraries.
>
> However, we do not have an out of print search service.
>
> Your search for sound & video ends here!
>
> Jay Sonin, General Manager
> Music Hunter Distributing Company
> 25-58 34th Street, Suite # 2
> Astoria, NY 11103-4902
> musichun...@nyc.rr.com
> 718-777-1949
>   - Original Message -
>   From: Rosen, Rhonda J.
>   To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
>   Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 2:58 PM
>   Subject: Re: [Videolib] vhs question
>
>
>   Jessica,
>
>   I'm not throwing them out, but rather highlighting our top 10 used 
> videos, and wanted to make a point that we shouldn't assume everything 
> is on dvd..
>
>   Rhonda
>
>
>
>   From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu
> [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Jessica Rosner
>   Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 11:49 AM
>   To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
>   Subject: Re: [Videolib] vhs question
>
>
>
>   Well nothing is "lost" in the sense of ceasing to exist, but a ton 
> of stuff has not made it to DVD. I suspect that the percentage is far 
> higher with educational, non fiction material than standard feature 
> films. Many companies gone, rights and materials in limbo. Things will 
> continue to trickle out, but the economics make it prohibitive for a 
> rights holder to release a lot of less popular material, some of which 
> may be dated.
>
>   I suspect that with feature films the number released on DVD that 
> were never released on VHS might be equal or higher.
>
>   While there are important rights and materials issues per above in 
> most cases these films would make it to DVD IF there was enough of a market.
>
>   However just a reminder , do not throw out films on VHS that you can 
> not replace on DVD. Even if you don't want them somebody else might so 
> at least post here before junking anything. There are a lot of titles 
> that won't make it do DVD, save what you have.
>
>   On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 2:34 PM, Rosen, Rhonda J. 
> 
> wrote:
>
>   Does anyone have a quote or bit of fact regarding how much film is 
> lost with the move to dvd? Or how much will not make it to dvd?
>
>   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
>
>"You see, I don't believe that libraries should be drab places 
> where people sit in silence, and that's been the main reason for our 
> policy of employing wild animals as librarians."
>   --Monty Python
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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> video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between 
> libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
>
>
>
>
>
> --
> 
>
>
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> video librarians,

Re: [Videolib] WB Archive

[Jana Atkins]

This suggests possibly that WB doesn't have any physical quarters in New York 
(which is difficult to believe) or Connecticut but that they do have some sort 
of presence in Illinois.  As far as I know, companies are not required to 
collect sales tax on internet sales if they don't have a bricks-and-mortar 
presence of any sort in the state where the buyer resides (or is having the 
item shipped to?) although a lot of companies collect it regardless.  Of the 
ones that don't, a non-tax exempt buyer is responsible for paying the sales tax 
directly to their local tax entity, although most do not do so.

Jana Atkins, B.M., M.L.S.
Performing Arts/Multimedia Librarian
University of Central Oklahoma
Max Chambers Library
100 N. University
Edmond, OK  73034
405-974-2949



From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Kerbel, Michael
Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2010 3:46 PM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [Videolib] WB Archive

We've ordered many DVDs from WB and have not paid tax.  And their prices are 
usually better than Amazon's, and they ship extremely promptly.


From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Jessica Rosner
Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2010 3:55 PM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [Videolib] WB Archive

OK after all this I am REALLY confused. I went on the WB archive web site went 
through the motions of ordering and it did not charge any sales tax. I live in 
NYC, so hard to imagine they would charge Illinois. Did you actually attempt an 
order and get charged tax ? Anyone else order from them directly outside of CA 
and get charged tax?
On Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 9:46 AM, Karsten, Eileen 
mailto:kars...@lakeforest.edu>> wrote:
Dear CW,

Has anybody been able to order DVDs from the Warner Archive without paying tax? 
 I have been trying to order a DVD from them for months, but the order form 
does not allow me to tell them I am tax exempt.  I sent them an e-mail to ask 
them how I could order from them and include a tax exempt number.  They 
responded saying they needed more information which I gave them.  When I did 
not hear back, I e-mailed them again and they did not answer this e-mail.  Now, 
I have a request for a second title which is in their archive.  I see that 
Amazon is selling the WB archive titles through their site, but they charge 
more for them.  I will be greatly appreciated any help with this problem.

Sincerely,

Eileen Karsten
Head of Technical Services
Donnelley & Lee Library
Lake Forest College
555 N. Sheridan Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
kars...@lakeforest.edu<mailto:kars...@lakeforest.edu>
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Re: [Videolib] Wondering about qualifications

[Jana Atkins]

Well, I became the Media (/Performing Arts) Librarian at my library straight 
from the chute (to reapply your rodeo reference).  But being a regional as 
opposed to a Division I school, although my university is ambitious and going 
after a higher designation, may make a difference.  And it's certainly not my 
sole responsibility, nor the one I sought out while job hunting.  I like the 
advice Gary gave, for the most part.  He's correct about being willing to look 
for work in other areas first.  That just doesn't necessarily preclude the 
possibility that you'll stumble over a combo job that gives you a nice, 
balanced experience.  That should serve you well for a climb up to the position 
you *really* want.

Jana Atkins, B.M., M.L.S.
Performing Arts/Multimedia Librarian
University of Central Oklahoma
Max Chambers Library
100 N. University
Edmond, OK  73034
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From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of 
ghand...@library.berkeley.edu
Sent: Friday, October 08, 2010 11:51 AM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [Videolib] Wondering about qualifications

Hi David

...

I personally do not [know of?] a single video librarian who went into the 
business right out of the shoot.  So...being flexible and willing to keep the 
faith until a position opens are good traits to have.

...

gary handman


So I see most of the people on this list are in academic positions, As a 
student who wants very badly to work with media as a librarian, do most of you 
have and need a second master in film or media studies or if not do you have 
masters at all or and what exactly is the qualifications people look for in a 
media librarian, thank you for considering this question
>
> -David Folmar
>   MLS student  Clarion University
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> communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video
> producers and distributors.
>


Gary Handman
Director
Media Resources Center
Moffitt Library
UC Berkeley

510-643-8566
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Re: [Videolib] Blu-Ray in libraries

[Jana Atkins]

I’m late to this discussion, of course, but I have not been buying Bluray 
discs, nor do I plan to start buying them.  I’m also more interested in waiting 
until I can move into the streaming arena.  However, my school does not have a 
film studies program.  The interest in the titles I purchase are almost solely 
plot/story-based.  Picture and sound quality for DVDs is usually good enough.  
I’d say the only exception I’d make where I’d say that sound quality is 
important would be opera and other stage productions.  But my experience there 
is that picture and sound quality often aren’t much of a consideration during 
production, so moving to a better format isn’t really going to help.  Better to 
provide a more accessible format.
And for the record, I completely agree with Gary’s assessment that Blueray = 
Betamax.  And also with Dennis’ that DVD = VHS.  And I honestly believe the 
next step to that argument is streaming = DVD.

Jana Atkins, B.M., M.L.S.
Performing Arts/Multimedia Librarian
University of Central Oklahoma
Max Chambers Library
100 N. University
Edmond, OK  73034
405-974-2949


From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Pamela Bristah
Sent: Friday, September 24, 2010 10:19 AM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: [Videolib] Blu-Ray in libraries

A perennial question, but a good one to revisit to from time to time:

Are you purchasing Blu-Ray titles for your library, or are you holding off?  
(I'm especially interested in hearing from college and university libraries, 
since we're in the same boat.)

If you're purchasing, what criteria do you use?  Do you re-purchase titles you 
have on DVD, or only new titles?

Having just about completed switching the collection from VHS to DVD, the 
thought of moving next to Blu-Ray makes me want to lie down and go to sleep, 
for about 45 years.  And, the cost would be prohibitive.

Wouldn't it be a wonderful thing if libraries could go straight from DVD to 
streaming video, at Blu-Ray image quality?  For feature films, not just 
educational and documentary titles?  Oh well, a girl can dream.
__
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Wellesley MA 02481
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Re: [Videolib] Do your institutions have video studios in their library/libraries?

[Jana Atkins]

We have an "arts" workstation and are in the process of installing a second 
one.  These are the only two Macs in our library.  They have Final Cut and 
iMovie, of course, as well as the full Adobe Suite and few discipline-specific 
apps like Finale, Labanwriter, and Pyware.  Nothing to convert video formats, 
but we do have equipment that can convert LPs and cassettes over to CD so the 
students can access audio in a usable form.  Most of them no longer have any 
equipment to handle older formats, as you all are undoubtedly aware.
I have a full list of the specialty software installed available on request.
Jana Atkins, B.M., M.L.S.
Performing Arts/Multimedia Librarian
University of Central Oklahoma
Max Chambers Library
100 N. University
Edmond, OK  73034
405-974-2949




On 9/10/10 1:29 PM, "Randal Baier"  wrote:
I'm interested in knowing how many of you have video production studios in your 
libraries. Either live recording facilities or editing/post production 
facilities.

Could you please give me some idea of the kinds of projects you work on, what 
you interaction is with campus faculty and a general idea of the mission?

We *do* have such a studio; it needs some upgrading but it is a nice facility. 
But we are reviewing it's overall purpose given recent directions in media 
making, and I'd like to get some comparative information from other colleagues 
about their sites.

Even if some of you do not have a studio but have some opinions about the role 
of libraries in producing video/electronic media -- I'd like to get your input. 
Feel free to reply here if you think it is of group interest or reply to me off 
list and I can summarize later.

Cheers,
Randal Baier
Eastern Michigan University


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Re: [Videolib] Friday question (on a Wednesday)

[Jana Atkins]

And with that example, We Are Marshall is another good mention for the same 
reason.  There's the new coach who has to build a team AND convince the 
University President to make it happen.  There's the President, who has to 
decide if a new team is a good idea as well as lead the university through the 
tragedy.  There's the Physical Plant director who appears to be on the Board of 
Regents (?).  And there's the surviving team member who becomes the new team 
captain and pushes from the beginning to rebuild the team.  I think the 
President provides an interesting example of weak and/or hesitant leadership.

Forrest Gump's Lieutenant Dan is a good one, although a bit subtle.

And I like Glory Road - trying to build a basketball program with black players 
in far West Texas (El Paso) - at a time when only white guys played college 
ball.  I think my favorite part of that was when the coach decided to let the 
players try things their own way, with incredible success.  He was a strong 
leader, but willing to accept ideas from the "grunts."

From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Griest, Bryan
Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2010 10:03 AM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [Videolib] Friday question (on a Wednesday)

In the sports movie vein, I think Hoosiers merits a mention; there are a number 
of differing leadership models on display in it, imho. 1) Jimmy Chitwood's 
"strong and silent" "actions speak louder than words" type; 2) Gene Hackman's 
firm and traditional role as the actual coach;  3) Shooter's son showing grit 
in the face of a monstrously embarrassing scene or 3 involving his dad's 
drunkenness; and 4) even the least talented of them all gets a moment to shine 
at the free throw line to win a game-I would argue that all of these might be 
considered leadership examples.
Bryan Griest
Glendale Public Library
818-548-3748

From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Dennis Doros
Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 6:24 PM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [Videolib] Friday question (on a Wednesday)

Many, many leadership confabs feature the Ernest Shackleton and the Endurance 
Expedition story where he and his men survived for two years stranded in the 
Antarctic and all 26 men survived. We have the original 1919 silent film 
produced by Shackleton but George Butler's documentary might be the best for 
students. I believe there's also a feature film as well.

Remember the Titans is an excellent one in terms of race relations and though I 
found the leadership questionable at times, it would make for a good 
discussion. And Jessica's absolutely right, there must be dozens of sports 
films that fit the bill. ACTUALLY, come to think of it, Disney's MIRACLE is an 
all-time favorite of mine. Not because the US Hockey Team beat the evil Ruskies 
(that's too easy a target - you might as well go for any 100 films where 
Americans do that) but because Herb Brooks was really portrayed as a brilliant 
and complicated leader and the scene where everybody has to state what team he 
plays for is perfect for the subject matter.

Best,
Dennis
On Wed, Sep 8, 2010 at 9:02 PM, Marynelle Chew 
mailto:marynelle.c...@byuh.edu>> wrote:
I have a faculty member who is looking for feature films of the last decade (or 
two) that exemplify leadership. That is, the characters exemplify, for good or 
for bad, leadership qualities and styles. e.g. Invictus, Devil Wears Prada, 
Outsourced, etc. I told him I didn't know, but as a true (regular) librarian, I 
could find out.

To all you true film librarians and film aficionados, thank you in advance for 
sharing your suggestions!

Marynelle Chew
808-675-3863
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Re: [Videolib] Changing job title? Professional question.

[Jana Atkins]

I realize our original writer works in the corporate world (I think), but I 
think she's running up against the same rules here as we often find in academia 
- everyone in square peg A must fit in square hole A.  There are X number of 
job titles and they want to figure out how to fit everyone into the job titles 
that are available.  They don't want to make more.  They don't want to bend 
rules for one person to allow that one person to have a job title that doesn't 
belong.  You work part-time, you get a part-time title.  Doesn't matter that 
the company or university or whatever doesn't have one that fits the job you 
actually do.  You'll take the one they give you and like it.

I had one job where my official title was "secretary."  My actual job was more 
like research assistant.  I had another job where my official title was senior 
administrative assistant.  My actual job was recruiter/legislative reporter.  
In the second case, they gave me a much better sounding unofficial title and 
printed that on my business cards.  That's what I put on my resume too.  It 
doesn't match up with my personnel records, so I always make sure it comes up 
in my cover letter or somewhere.  BTW, my next job title was "specialist."  
How's that for descriptive?

I think fighting tooth and nail for a better job title while you can is good 
advice.  If they close the door, maybe this is the next step.  Maybe I have a 
better understanding of university personnel policies than many.  Keep in mind 
that no one is going to do a background check on you until they've got you on a 
short list of 3 or 4.  It's too expensive and time-consuming to do otherwise.  
Which means they've already interviewed you and you've already had the chance 
to address this issue.  Make sure you do so.

Jana

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From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Rick Faaberg
Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 7:20 PM
To: Videolib List
Subject: Re: [Videolib] Changing job title? Professional question.

On 5/28/10 1:30 PM, "ghand...@library.berkeley.edu"
 sent this:

> I think it matters--a lot.  Let's face it, this profession is generally on
> the margins (at best) in most institutional settings and cultures (even in
> academia, sometimes and in some cases) We're often viewed as little more
> than clerical.  I think titles, as idiotic as they are, can make a
> difference in how one is perceived in the institutional culture.
> 
> I'd rather be considered almost anything than an "assistant"...take
> "library" out of the title completely, but no assistant anything.

Yeah, I don't understand how the number of hours one works affects the title
of the position.

You would be performing the same duties? Keep the same title.

Ymmv
Rick Faaberg



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Re: [Videolib] campus Netflix subscription?

[Jana Atkins]

I called Blockbuster a while back, since they offer a similar service.  They 
were willing to work with me and my library account.  Since Blockbuster may be 
on the verge of bankruptcy, I don't know how worthwhile this would be, but it 
might be worth checking into.  If it means no grief over home-use-only rules...

Ultimately, I didn't convince my library to jump either way.  But I think there 
are quite a few libraries out there that do use Netflix, despite its contract 
restrictions.  Don't ask, don't tell, you know.

Jana Atkins
Performing Arts/Multimedia Librarian
Max Chambers Library
Box 192
974-2949

From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Sarah E. McCleskey
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 2:34 PM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [Videolib] campus Netflix subscription?

Hi Liz,

There's an excellent case study by Ciara Healy in the most recent Library 
Trends (Winter 2010) vol. 58 no 3, p. 402-411. "Netflix in an academic library: 
a personal case study."

Sarah E. McCleskey
Head of Access Services
 Acting Director, Film and Media Library
112 Axinn Library, 123 Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY 11549-1230
516-463-5076
sarah.e.mccles...@hofstra.edu
[cid:image001.png@01CAF69C.65BBAD90]

From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Elizabeth Barksdale
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 3:19 PM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: [Videolib] campus Netflix subscription?

Does anyone have an library subscription to Netflix for faculty use? Is that 
even possible and okay as far as copyright goes?

Sorry if this has been discussed before, couldn't find it anywhere.

Thanks!
Liz

--
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Director of Library and Media Services
Western Texas College
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Re: [Videolib] Pricing of DVDS (was Filmmakers are not your enemies)

[Jana Atkins]

While $139 doesn't make me jump for joy, it doesn't make me curl up my toes 
while my feet and legs melt under the house on top of me.  And you can't beat 
free replacements.  The $200-300 I spend on nearly every dance video I buy 
makes me want to tear my hair out and join a commune.

Jana Atkins, B.M., M.L.S.
Performing Arts/Multimedia Librarian
University of Central Oklahoma
Max Chambers Library
100 N. University
Edmond, OK  73034
405-974-2949

-Original Message-
From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Benjamin 
Crossley-Marra
Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 1:15 PM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [Videolib] Pricing of DVDS (was Filmmakers are not your enemies)

At Zeitgeist we try (as best we can) to find a middle ground.

It's $139 for public schools and libraries (and other special cases) and
$195 for private institutions.

Plus, they come with BOTH a 3-year streaming license and PPR.

I know that's still not doable for some librarians and I understand.

But because we distribute a lot of activist films, and most of them need to
recoup their initial investments, I try my best to sell them at that price.

Also, I offer FREE replacements on all of Zeitgeist DVDs that are damaged.
Ask anybody.

Benjamin Crossley-Marra
Director of Non-Theatrical Distribution
Zeitgeist Films Ltd.
247 Centre St, 2nd fl
New York, NY 10013
P: (212) 274-1989
C: (607) 765-7511
F: (212) 274-1644
http://www.zeitgeistfilms.com



On 5/13/10 2:02 PM, "Janice Woo"  wrote:

> I agree completely with Tom.  $250 and up is just too much to pay for
> a DVD unless it's something really special (that ends up in a special
> collection of some sort).
>
> Why not change the pricing to $100 for institutions and $50 for
> individuals? The potential number of individual buyers is several
> orders of magnitude higher than institutions -- that is, of course, if
> the film is something people actually want to watch, as opposed to
> being assigned to view for homework.
>
> And while I'm at, why are public libraries and community colleges
> sometimes charged less than colleges?  Seems like circulation of a DVD
> in a public library would be much higher than at a educational
> institution.
>
> And, yes, I understand that the economics of being an independent
> filmmaker/artist can be difficult.  That's why they've printed up the
> bumper sticker "Real musicians have day jobs."
>
> Regards,
> Janice Woo
>
>
>
> Quoting tom.i...@unlv.edu:
>
>> Hi Curtis,
>>
>> First, welcome to the crazy world of video librarians.
>>
>> Second, I think it's safe to say that most of us who find ourselves
>> working in media libraries are quite passionate about film and, in an
>> ideal world, would love to spend our money with independent filmmakers.
>> Unfortunately, we all have limited budgets to work within and these days
>> many of our budgets are shrinking at an alarming rate. And in many
>> libraries, the media collection does not get the type of budget and
>> attention it deserves to begin with. What that means is that we have
>> difficult decisions to make.
>>
>> Without the option of buying the home version, my decision goes from
>> buying the institutional version or the home version to buying the
>> institutional version or not buying it at all. And with my budget as it
>> is, I'm doing a lot of not buying of things I would love to have in my
>> collection. There are sellers on this list who can attest to the fact that
>> 2 years ago, I bought many many films from them and now I'm buying a
>> handful of titles at best. I don't like it because their content is still
>> as great as ever, but I just don't have the money and our collection
>> suffers because of it. Difficult decisions indeed.
>>
>> This is a topic that comes up on this list, so no worries about alienating
>> anyone. I think we're all sensitive to the issue and would love to be in a
>> position to be more financially supportive. MY moral objective is to
>> provide the best media collection for our patrons given the limitations of
>> my budget. If that means I have to sacrifice one good $250 documentary to
>> purchase ten good $25 documentaries that will support more students, then
>> I have to go with the later.
>>
>> Tom
>>
>> _
>> Tom Ipri, MS
>> Head, Media and Computer Services
>> Lied Library
>> University of Nevada, Las Vegas
>> 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy
>> Box 457035
>> Las Vegas, NV 89154-7035
>> 702-895-2183
>> tom.i...@unlv.edu
>>
>>
>>
>> 

Re: [Videolib] randal to Major Tom

[Jana Atkins]

Just be sure you actually come home to Earth when it's all over.

Jana

-Original Message-
From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Randal Baier
Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 6:51 PM
Cc: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [Videolib] randal to Major Tom

oops, sorry folks. That was meant to be circulated to another universe.

Commencing countdown,

engines on

Check ignition ...

may God's love be with you




Randal Baier wrote:
> was I supposed to look something over for you?
>
>
>


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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 
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Re: [Videolib] ABC News Site License Agreement

[Jana Atkins]

If you only have one or two of these, I'm thinking use an Outlook reminder set 
for that future date.  If you have more than a few, then maybe that's not such 
a good solution.

Jana

-Original Message-
From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Andrews, Sarah E
Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 11:21 AM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [Videolib] ABC News Site License Agreement

I'd recommend a low-tech option: put a colored sticker on the case which says 
"license expires [date]"  Do not circulate after [date].  Return to [] after 
[date].  Of course--it will probably get noticed when someone wants to use it 
AND the license has expired :)


Sarah

-Original Message-
From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Chris McNevins
Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 10:50 AM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [Videolib] ABC News Site License Agreement

Our cataloging dept. is reluctant to put any sort of customizable notes
in the bib record --we're lucky we got them to put in a 540 field
indicating when a DVD includes public performance rights.  

I'm waiting til ABC sends me a reminder

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

Life is difficult enough without Meryl Streep movies.  --Truman Capote
___



-Original Message-
From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Junior Tidal
Sent: Friday, January 15, 2010 3:58 PM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [Videolib] ABC News Site License Agreement

Hi Linda, 

We keep a note in the bib record and with the item itself. Since we only
have a limited number of materials that have such licensing, its easy to
keep track of which should be pulled/renewed. 

hope that helps!

Junior Tidal
Web Services and Multimedia Librarian
New York City College of Technology, CUNY 300 Jay Street Brooklyn, NY
11210
718.260.5481

>>> "Linda Weinberg"  1/15/2010 1:08 PM >>>
How are libraries dealing with the 2 year site license agreement for
dvds purchased from ABC News? Are you putting a note in the bib and/ or
item record with the date of expiration? What mechanism do you have in
place to alert you to the expiration date so the license can be renewed
or the dvd pulled from the shelf? If we purchase an ABC News dvd from
Amazon, does the same license restriction apply?
Thanks for your help.
Linda



Linda Weinberg
Assistant Professor
Coordinator of Cataloging
Swirbul Library
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY 11530-0701
516-877-3526
lweinb...@adelphi.edu 


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[Videolib] Universal remote

[Jana Atkins]

I have a DVD/VCR Combo that I inherited with the job.  It doesn't have any VCR 
controls on the machine itself other than play and stop (no rewind or fast 
forward - whose dumb design was that?!)  So I'm trying to find a universal 
remote that will work with it because evidently we lost the original remote and 
come to find out, most universal remotes on the market don't recognize my 
machine.  So I'm beginning for suggestions:  Does anyone know of a universal 
remote that will work with a Sanyo DVW-6100 DVD/VCR combo unit?

Most of the information is locked up in the packaging so you can't see it until 
you buy it.  I've already bought 3 remotes I can't use.  I found one open in 
the store yesterday (lucky me - but no dice), and another that had better 
packaging so I could actually look at the paperwork...still no dice.  According 
to these remote manufacturers, either Sanyo doesn't make a DVD/VCR combo unit 
or else it's so poorly designed they don't want to program for it.  If anyone 
among the CW here has any ideas, I'd be very grateful.

Jana Atkins, B.M., M.L.S.
Performing Arts/Multimedia Librarian
University of Central Oklahoma
Max Chambers Library
100 N. University
Edmond, OK  73034
405-974-2949

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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 
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distributors.