[Videolib] What Is Real? And How Do You Know?

[Elizabeth McMahon]

Dear Videolibers,

I am going to broach this topic, because no one else has, which has left me
shocked. Given the "normalization" of fake news, and our "post-factual"
reality, how has not one librarian here brought this up? I am frankly
shocked! I have no other word. How has this listserv missed this topic for
discussion? How people evaluate information? It's the core of the
profession, regardless of format. To me, it seems more urgent than ever
that we have a primer in the basic understanding of what information is,
and what facts are. And information gathering is. Is this not the very core
of librarianship?Authoritative, vetted sources? High standards and
scrupulous care that what we approve meets strict criteria? What IS that
criteria? That hasn't been discussed here, if ever. I am having a crisis of
confidence, in general, an existential one, some hubris (I don't think so),
about librarianship's role in mitigating this very public handwringing. Why
have none jumped? Are we not the purpoted experts in evaluating
information, and especially, its sources? Seriously, are we obsolete? The
word "curate" for programming, was co-opted years ago. And not a peep.
Everyone's a curator, a librarian, is that it? Someone tell me, is it?

I feel better.

Elizabeth McMahon
Former completely excellent film, video, audio librarian and moving image
preservationist at Donnell Library Center, which was sold because the whole
goddamned Board of NYPL are/were RE scions and sold the 53 year old
***public library*** for $38m to become a high end hotel/condo valuated now
at over one billion. $1b.(Mid Manhattan property) With a eunuched, pseudo
library in its intestines. This is the trend. THIS IS THE TREND. I know
it's confusing, because it seems ostensibly about RE, but it's not. It's
about control. And power. Yes, I know this seems crazy, but I only say it
because I've experienced it. Information is power, a rote saying. But think
about it. I am asking you to contemplate that, like your life hinged on
doing that.  The larger picture being, annahilite access to truth.
Libraries equal information/truth equals destruction. And PS, you're next

$1b

Water is next.
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Re: [Videolib] homegrown video streaming service

[Elizabeth McMahon]

I myself hope people respond directly to the list! This is a great question.

Elizabeth McMahon

On Monday, June 27, 2016, Kent D Underwood  wrote:

> Hello, Colleagues,
>
> I would like to ask for a show of hands among members of this list. Please
> answer YES if your institution has a video streaming service that meets
> these three conditions:
>
> a) you purchase videos individually as downloads;
>
> b) you host the downloaded files on a server that is controlled locally
> (i.e., by the library itself or the parent institution);
>
> c) you stream the content to end-users who authenticate themselves with a
> locally administered login/password system.
>
> Please respond to me privately at: kent.underw...@nyu.edu
> 
>
> Thanks!
>
> Kent Underwood
> Music Librarian/Head of the Avery Fisher Center for Music and Media
> New York University
> Bobst Library, 70 Washington Square South, #207
> New York, NY 10012
> kent.underw...@nyu.edu
> 
> 212-998-2523
>
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preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
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Re: [Videolib] Videos about migration from cities to suburbs

[Elizabeth McMahon]

I saw this on PBS in the afternoon on my weekday off, years ago, and it has
always stuck with me. It's an hour long, but it is thoroughly engaging and
packs a wallop in what feels like 15 minutes. "Building the American dream:
Levittown, NY" http://store.cinemaguild.com/nontheatrical/product/1323.html

You may be interested in this part of the series "Race: The Power of
Illusion," "The House We Live In,"
http://www.pbs.org/race/000_About/002_04-teachers-07.htm

"A City Is Born" looks interesting as well, though I haven't seen it to
recommend it: http://statemuseumpa.org/levittown/two/k.html Maybe not so
curiously, it is Levittown, PA, not the Long Island suburb.

“Hard Times: Lost on Long Island" looks fascinating, if not like a total
bummer, too. http://www.wnyc.org/story/221452-blog-long-island/

Best,
Elizabeth McMahon



Elizabeth

On Wed, Feb 3, 2016 at 8:24 AM, Sarah E. McCleskey <
sarah.e.mccles...@hofstra.edu> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> The board members of National Media market received this question from
> Linda Crichlow White:
>
> "I used to attend, with my husband Eric White, the media markets.
> Certainly the vendors there have the greatest inventory of videos
> created!   I'm looking for a video part of which --if not the entire
> film--might discuss the movement from cities to suburbia during the
> mid-20th century."
>
> Do you all have suggestions for Linda? You can contact her at
> lindacrich...@aol.com.
>
> And while I'm at it, let me offer up a shameless plug for the National
> Media Market Conference, October 23-27 in Baltimore, MD (Embassy Suites,
> Baltimore Inner Harbor). We are planning a wonderful conference for you
> this year!!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Sarah
>
>
> 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] Our (Bare) Shelves, Our Selves

[Elizabeth McMahon]

A subject worthy of contemplation, though I imagine many of us already
have, to a greater or lesser degree. I hope it's as quietly provocative for
the listserv as it was for me. I personally couldn't imagine not being
surrounded by my books, films, videos, and audio of all manner.

Our (Bare) Shelves, Our Selves

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/06/fashion/our-bare-shelves-our-selves.html?_r=1

Elizabeth McMahon
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Re: [Videolib] When to put DVDs in security cases?

[Elizabeth McMahon]

Hmmm. They seem like they are more work than they are worth. Security
frames, with the dvds on the open shelves, is easy, no more time intensive
than re-shelving a book, and the suckers are hard to open, even with the
magnet. So, I don't see how the kiosks are in any way preferable to the
"old" way.

Thank you for sharing!

Elizabeth McMahon


Elizabeth

On Tue, Dec 22, 2015 at 9:47 AM, Tatar, Becky <
blt...@aurorapubliclibrary.org> wrote:

> Hi, Heather,
>
>
>
> Here is the link for the company – they are based in England, but this is
> the US site:  http://www.bibliotheca.com/3/index.php/en-us/ .  Here is
> the page with the various check out kiosks, we use the SmartServe 400 on
> the next to the bottom row.
> http://www.bibliotheca.com/3/index.php/en-us/our-solutions/self-service.
>   Here’s what the towers look like.  Each carousel in a tower has 100
> slots, but only 99 are filled.  Because we tagged the discs with a Stingray
> tag, that made the discs too big for the slots.  The company had to
> readjust the carousels, so ours only hold 98.  Right now, we have 17 towers
> for Adult Services and 6 for Childrens.  These are only at our Santori
> location; the 2 branches don’t have the theft issues we have.
>
>
>
> Some of the problems – discs don’t want to dispense.  And who knows why?
> Or, if patrons don’t retrieve the discs fast enough, the machines suck them
> back in, and as I tell patrons, then we have to go through all kinds of
> monkey steps to figure out what happened.  When they work, they work, but
> when not. . . .  Also, they are very labor intensive to load up.  Each disc
> is individually loaded, which takes time.  With the size of our collection,
> we have 3 check out kiosks, so our collection is divided into 3 colors,
> with stickers on the cases, blue, green & red.  The dispensers are
> similarly labeled.  So if a case has a blue label on it, you go to the blue
> kiosk to check out and the discs come out of the connecting towers.
> Patrons often go to the wrong kiosk, and then wonder why their discs didn’t
> dispense.  We spend a lot of time helping people check out. As I said, when
> they work, they work, and when not, it can be a variety of problems.
> However, our theft rate has greatly decreased!  Hope this helps.
>
>
>
> [image:
> http://lj.libraryjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ljx120902lbdwhxwebsmartdispenser2001.jpg]
>
>
>
> Becky
>
>
>
> *From:* videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:
> videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] *On Behalf Of *Elizabeth McMahon
> *Sent:* Monday, December 21, 2015 12:55 PM
> *To:* videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
> *Cc:* gtana...@library.berkeley.edu
> *Subject:* Re: [Videolib] When to put DVDs in security cases?
>
>
>
> Hi Becky,
>
>
>
> Can you please give a link for this dispenser - it's news to me! I can
> only imagine a vendng machine! Like Red Box! And maybe explain your
> concomitant  joy and dread over using it! And don't people fight each other
> to access this dispenser?
>
>
>
> And why is your cut off date 1950? That seems arbitrary!
>
>
>
> Thanks!
>
>
>
> Elizabeth McMahon
>
>
>
> On Mon, Dec 21, 2015 at 12:12 PM, Tatar, Becky <
> blt...@aurorapubliclibrary.org> wrote:
>
> Would you take a public library?  We used to have security cases, and
> people still stole them.  We now have DVD dispensers, and the new movies
> and tv shows go in them.  My cut off date for movies is 1950, so everything
> since then is in a dispenser, with some exceptions for award winners (Gone
> with the Wind and the like).  Silent movies, foreign films, Spanish
> language collection and nonfiction are not in the dispensers, because, for
> the most part, people don’t steal those.  I know in a college library, the
> nonfiction may be more theft worthy, though.  When  the dispensers work,
> they are wonderful, when they don’t, give me a sledgehammer, please.  GRR.
> Right now we’re waiting on a new disc drive, so over 1/3 of the collection
> is inaccessible.  Hope this helps.
>
>
>
> Becky Tatar
>
> Periodicals/Audiovisuals
>
> Aurora Public Library
>
> 101 S. River Street
>
> Aurora, IL   60506
>
> Phone: 630-264-4116
>
> FAX: 630-896-3209
>
> blt...@aurorapubliclibrary.org
>
> www.aurorapubliclibrary.org
>
>
>
> *From:* videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:
> videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] *On Behalf Of *Gisele Genevieve
> Tanasse
> *Sent:* Monday, December 21, 2015 10:51 AM
> *To:* videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
> *Subject:* [Videolib] When to put DVDs in security cases?
>
>
>
> Sending on behalf of Pamela Bristah, pbris..

Re: [Videolib] When to put DVDs in security cases?

[Elizabeth McMahon]

Hi Becky,

Can you please give a link for this dispenser - it's news to me! I can only
imagine a vendng machine! Like Red Box! And maybe explain your concomitant
joy and dread over using it! And don't people fight each other to access
this dispenser?

And why is your cut off date 1950? That seems arbitrary!

Thanks!

Elizabeth McMahon

On Mon, Dec 21, 2015 at 12:12 PM, Tatar, Becky <
blt...@aurorapubliclibrary.org> wrote:

> Would you take a public library?  We used to have security cases, and
> people still stole them.  We now have DVD dispensers, and the new movies
> and tv shows go in them.  My cut off date for movies is 1950, so everything
> since then is in a dispenser, with some exceptions for award winners (Gone
> with the Wind and the like).  Silent movies, foreign films, Spanish
> language collection and nonfiction are not in the dispensers, because, for
> the most part, people don’t steal those.  I know in a college library, the
> nonfiction may be more theft worthy, though.  When  the dispensers work,
> they are wonderful, when they don’t, give me a sledgehammer, please.  GRR.
> Right now we’re waiting on a new disc drive, so over 1/3 of the collection
> is inaccessible.  Hope this helps.
>
>
>
> Becky Tatar
>
> Periodicals/Audiovisuals
>
> Aurora Public Library
>
> 101 S. River Street
>
> Aurora, IL   60506
>
> Phone: 630-264-4116
>
> FAX: 630-896-3209
>
> blt...@aurorapubliclibrary.org
>
> www.aurorapubliclibrary.org
>
>
>
> *From:* videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:
> videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] *On Behalf Of *Gisele Genevieve
> Tanasse
> *Sent:* Monday, December 21, 2015 10:51 AM
> *To:* videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
> *Subject:* [Videolib] When to put DVDs in security cases?
>
>
>
> Sending on behalf of Pamela Bristah, pbris...@wellesley.edu
>
> ---
>
> Dear Collective Wisdom,
>
> Our library DVDs are open-stack, in security cases.  We'd like to save
> money by not casing all our DVDs.  Have other academic libraries tried
> this?  If so, what categories of DVDs do you case, and which do you leave
> un-cased?  And, how has this worked out for you?
>
> We're particularly interested in responses from schools like Wellesley--
> liberal arts colleges not in major cities-- but would love to hear your
> story, whatever kind of school yours is.
>
> many thanks,
>
> Pamela
>
>
>
> 
>
>
> Gisèle Tanasse
>
>
>
> Head, Media Resources Center
>
>
>
> 150 Moffitt Library #6000
>
> University of California
> Berkeley, CA 94720-6000
>
> PH: 510-642-8197
>
> BCAL: nerdpo...@berkeley.edu
>
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>
> VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of
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> 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.
>
>


-- 
Elizabeth
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] No more DVDs?

[elizabeth mcmahon]

Hi Michael!
This is definitely useful! I was a film/video/audio librarian and 
preservationist at NYPL for 15 years, around with the advent of the internet in 
libraries and going through all the different browsers back then (remember Alta 
Vista or Hotbot?). Fun, exciting times, and I remember when the Materials 
Acquisitions Office secured a license for Overdrive and Naxos for streamed 
media, this was in the 90s!!  Just like you said, they had poor circulation, 
and it was I think mainly because of two basic things: Unappealing collections 
and people's access to a computer. I have no idea what NYPL is doing now for 
streaming offerings. Things have changed radically since back then, and I would 
welcome being able to use my card to get a movie online from the library for 
free instead of paying for it on Amazon or Netflix. I appreciate you chiming in 
since this conversation is so dominated by academics, which is good, I am 
learning a lot, but these issues have an impact for public libraries, too, as 
you well know. I think the material available, the content, is just as 
important as the licensing. I am hoping the distributors join this conversation 
and address public librarians responsible for collection development!
Thanks again! Elizabeth
  From: Michael May 
 To: "videolib@lists.berkeley.edu" ; 
"elizab...@bullfrogfilms.com"  
 Sent: Wednesday, November 4, 2015 6:39 PM
 Subject: Re: [Videolib] No more DVDs?
   
Hi Elizabeth and all,

I'm at a public library with about 42,500 registered patrons. Our Overdrive 
streaming videos are at http://dubuque.lib.overdrive.com/ and 
http://dubuque.lib.overdrive.com/screeningroom. I think Midwest Tape has a 
similar platform called Hoopla.

We have about 860 streaming videos in a mix of cost-per-circ collections, plus 
individual titles that we select and pay for outright. We've been building the 
streaming collections for about 18 months, but our circulation is still very 
low, between 70 to 100 checkouts per month, which is less than 0.5% of our 
monthly Blu-ray/DVD circulation. This low circulation seems to be due to small 
collection size, limited title selection, and lack of patron awareness and/or 
interest. Also, as far as I know, playback is essentially limited to phones, 
tablets, laptops, and desktops. There doesn't seem to be an easy way to stream 
to televisions.

We purchase Blu-rays and DVDs from library vendors like Midwest Tape and Baker 
& Taylor, as well as Amazon and occasionally from independent distributors and 
filmmakers. We almost always purchase home-use discs only, without performance 
rights. Over the last year, for example, we've purchased the home-use versions 
of Icarus Films' Dark Star: HR Giger's World, Red Knot, and A Spell To Ward Off 
The Darkness. I don't see those titles in Overdrive, so if they were not on 
Blu-ray or DVD, we wouldn't have added them.

Is this info helpful?

Mike

Michael May
Adult Services Librarian
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
360 West 11th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001-4697, USA
Phone: 563-589-4225 ext. 2244
Fax: 563-589-4217
Email: m...@dubuque.lib.ia.us


From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] 
on behalf of Elizabeth McMahon [elizmcma...@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, November 4, 2015 3:36 PM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu; Dennis Doros; elizab...@bullfrogfilms.com
Subject: Re: [Videolib] No more DVDs?

I have tried to keep up with this discussion, and so far I have not seen any 
mention of streaming and public library collections. I frankly have no idea if 
public libraries are collecting, to the extent possible, streamed titles for 
patrons to access remotely. I am aware only of Overdrive, which has been around 
for many years, and was predominantly second and third tier titles and public 
domain features. Can anyone address this? I would be especially keen hearing 
from Jim Davis of Docuseek and the man from Icarus who posed this original 
kernel for a most fruitful discussion. I'd be very interested in hearing from 
Criterion, Swank, Kanopy and the more traditional "independent" and educational 
distributors, like Dennis Doros at Milestone and Elizabeth Stanley at Bullfrog, 
and anyone from Filmmakers Library (though I know they are repped by Alexander 
St. Press). And of course i would love to hear from public librarians 
responsible for acquisitions.

Thanks,
Elizabeth

On Wed, Nov 4, 2015 at 4:21 PM, Bergman, Barbara J 
mailto:barbara.berg...@mnsu.edu>> wrote:
I think the one clear answer we’ve gotten out of this discussion is that there 
is no one right answer.  Academic libraries are pretty diverse. ☺


Barb Bergman | Media Services & Interlibrary Loan Librarian | Minnesota State 
University, Mankato | (507) 389-5945 | 
barbara.berg...@mnsu.edu<mailto:barbara.berg...@mnsu.edu>


VIDEOLIB is intended to enc

Re: [Videolib] No more DVDs?

[Elizabeth McMahon]

I have tried to keep up with this discussion, and so far I have not seen
any mention of streaming and public library collections. I frankly have no
idea if public libraries are collecting, to the extent possible, streamed
titles for patrons to access remotely. I am aware only of Overdrive, which
has been around for many years, and was predominantly second and third tier
titles and public domain features. Can anyone address this? I would be
especially keen hearing from Jim Davis of Docuseek and the man from Icarus
who posed this original kernel for a most fruitful discussion. I'd be very
interested in hearing from Criterion, Swank, Kanopy and the more
traditional "independent" and educational distributors, like Dennis Doros
at Milestone and Elizabeth Stanley at Bullfrog, and anyone from Filmmakers
Library (though I know they are repped by Alexander St. Press). And of
course i would love to hear from public librarians responsible for
acquisitions.

Thanks,
Elizabeth

On Wed, Nov 4, 2015 at 4:21 PM, Bergman, Barbara J  wrote:

> I think the one clear answer we’ve gotten out of this discussion is that
> there is no one right answer.  Academic libraries are pretty diverse. J
>
>
>
>
>
> 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.
>
>


-- 
Elizabeth
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 FEATURE FILMS on global health

[Elizabeth McMahon]

"Contagion" is an excellent suggestion.


There's also the classics "Omega Man," "Andromeda Strain," and "Invasion of
the Body Snatchers." Others are "Outbreak" (which is great fun about a
deadly serious subject, and suspenseful),  Gilliam's"Twelve Monkeys," which
is based on Marker's "La Jetee," or to be silly and over the top
Cronenberg's first film "Shivers,"  that really does drive home the serious
matter of global contagions. There is one more that I just cannot think of;
it was set in contemporary London, and quite realistically shows how social
order quickly erodes in the face of widespread panic over a virus, not
unlike the bubonic plague. I want to say it was an HBO production. I will
certainly send it if I can think of it.


Best,


Elizabeth McMahon

On Thu, Jan 29, 2015 at 1:33 PM, Wochna, Lorraine  wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>
>
>
> I have a faculty who would like to introduce ‘global health’ issues (any
> and all) using a FEATURE FILM.  Not a documentary.
>
> I am tapped, cannot think of any titles that cover the subject of global
> health.
>
> She is willing to go outside the box – Blood Diamond is too far outside
> the box, but she is looking for any issue on global health (AIDS, viruses,
> dirty water causes malaria, etc.)
>
> ANY ideas are greatly appreciated.
>
> Really though, no docs.
>
>
>
> Thank you,
>
> lorraine
>
> Alden Libe
>
> Ohio U
>
>
>
> VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of
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> 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.
>
>


-- 
Elizabeth
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 
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Re: [Videolib] Suggestions for documentaries about cruelty against animals

[Elizabeth McMahon]

I forgot another title, about animals in "puppy mills" and dog breeding.
Highly recommended. "I Breathe."
http://www.amazon.com/I-Breathe-Jene-Nelson/dp/B004CRT86E I have contact
info for the filmmaker if needed. Same goes for "Shelter Dogs," which was
mentioned earlier. A painful look at the fate of animals that are
considered unwanted, abandoned, that are, and are also abused, cruelly
treated. HBO debuted a film around the same time this came out, that was
soul crushing, about animals misbegotten and dumped at or collected by
municipal animal facilities and usually killed ("destroyed" is the clinical
term).

Best,

Elizabeth McMahon

On Wed, Jan 14, 2015 at 10:05 AM, Moshiri, Farhad  wrote:

>  Any recommendations? Thanks.
>
>
>
> Farhad Moshiri, MLS
>
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>
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>
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> this email and any attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have received
> this email in error, please immediately delete the email and any
> attachments from your system and notify the sender. Any other use of this
> e-mail is prohibited. Thank you for your compliance.
>
> 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.
>
>


-- 
Elizabeth
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] William Greaves Productions

[Elizabeth McMahon]

I just got off the phone with Mr. Greave's widow, Louise. The 800 number is
functional. There is a glitch with the online contact form, however, that
she is aware of.

A direct number is: 212-265-6150

She is a little up there, so bear that in mind. However, Louise is eager to
see her husband's legacy perpetuated in distribution, and is working to
ensure that is possible.

Best,
Elizabeth McMahon

On Thu, Jan 15, 2015 at 7:44 PM, Elizabeth McMahon 
wrote:

> Mr. Greaves just died in 2014.
> http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/27/arts/william-greaves-a-documentarian-and-pioneering-journalist-dies-at-87.html?_r=0
>  (We
> lost Bill Miles in 2014, too, a hard year for losses of talented African
> American filmmakers, and true New Yorkers.)
>
>
> I called their number, and it is a working line. The number is
> 800-874-8314. You can contact his company via email as well.
> http://www.williamgreaves.com/contact.htm
>
>
> Elizabeth McMahon
>
> On Thu, Jan 15, 2015 at 7:19 PM, Rosen, Rhonda 
> wrote:
>
>>  Anyone know whether this company is still in business?  We wanted to
>> upgrade two of their films, “From These Roots”  and “Black Power in
>> America : myth or reality” from VHS to DVD, but my acquisition staff
>> says they can’t contact them in any way or format, i.e. fax, phone, or
>> mail…..
>>
>> http://www.williamgreaves.com <http://www.williamgreaves.com/index.html>
>>
>>
>>
>> thanks for any info…
>>
>> Rhonda
>>
>>
>>
>> Rhonda Rosen| Circulation Services Librarian
>> 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
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> Elizabeth
>



-- 
Elizabeth
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] William Greaves Productions

[Elizabeth McMahon]

Mr. Greaves just died in 2014.
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/27/arts/william-greaves-a-documentarian-and-pioneering-journalist-dies-at-87.html?_r=0
(We
lost Bill Miles in 2014, too, a hard year for losses of talented African
American filmmakers, and true New Yorkers.)


I called their number, and it is a working line. The number
is 800-874-8314. You can contact his company via email as well.
http://www.williamgreaves.com/contact.htm


Elizabeth McMahon

On Thu, Jan 15, 2015 at 7:19 PM, Rosen, Rhonda  wrote:

>  Anyone know whether this company is still in business?  We wanted to
> upgrade two of their films, “From These Roots”  and “Black Power in
> America : myth or reality” from VHS to DVD, but my acquisition staff says
> they can’t contact them in any way or format, i.e. fax, phone, or mail…..
>
> http://www.williamgreaves.com <http://www.williamgreaves.com/index.html>
>
>
>
> thanks for any info…
>
> Rhonda
>
>
>
> Rhonda Rosen| Circulation Services Librarian
> 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
>
>
>
> 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.
>
>


-- 
Elizabeth
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] Suggestions for documentaries about cruelty against animals

[Elizabeth McMahon]

As an addendum to your quote about the estimable man, I would like to pick
a bone about the word "virtually" as many grammarians do also with the
promiscuous use of the word "literally." There are still thousands of
products, including shampoos and cosmetics, that are tested on animals.
Appalling, enraging, head shaking, but true. Still true. In Wisconsin, as
we read, baby monkeys are torn from their mothers, to study the affects of
social deprivation and isolation, the same experiment done for over 1/2 a
century.
http://host.madison.com/news/local/health_med_fit/university-of-wisconsin-renews-controversial-maternal-deprivation-research-on-monkeys/article_993e9566-172f-11e4-9063-001a4bcf887a.html
Beagles are subjected to tobacco smoke, like we don't know that the effects
are. What takes place in laboratories these days is nauseating. The arms of
the Armed Services are the best though. Amputating goats without
anesthesia, to see what happens, for purported field training during war,
just the most perverted and heinous stuff imaginable. And all these are
happening, still, despite outcries from legions of people worldwide. Oh,
and never mind, it's been overwhelming affirmed that computer based
modeling for testing is superior to testing on animals, whose physiognomy
is not near enough ours to provide attestable conclusions. Geez, just for
giggles, watch this, but get your kleenex out, because you'll be in a
puddle at the end. You only need to suffer through the mandatory
commercial. US gvt. lab chimps, tested on their whole lives, finally
experiencing the outdoors, air, ground, sky, for the very first time, many
at over 50 years of age.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/9926530/Laboratory-chimpanzees-see-sky-for-first-time.html
 There is similar footage for beagles, the most popular animal for many
animal testing, because they are so friendly and docile. It will make you
cry like a baby.

I appreciate Farhad's inquiry, because I a librarian, and I am also a
passionate lover of animals and am so acutely aware of how unprotected they
have been, and still remain, despite global and local efforts to make
changes. Most people are just ignorant, and don't know how abused animals
are. Ignorant or vain, or hubric (I think I am neologizing a  new word)
people don't know where fur comes from, how it's gotten, the suffering
animals go through, people don't know there are dog farms in China for fur
(look up raccoon dog), or dog meat, bear bile farms, dog fighting, let
alone the basic food chain and the mass agri-business industrial complex
(as mass and dense as Christie), the list of animal exploitations,
indignities and atrocities stretches around the planet, summarily countless
times. Thank you for bringing awareness to this, not a subject, but a
litany of related substrated subjects.

If you'd like to shop ethically, please consult the Leaping Bunny site
first. http://www.leapingbunny.org/indexcus.php  They will send you happily
a wallet-sized card that includes the names of companies that don't
brutalize giddily, sadistically and purposelessly animals for profit or
vanity, which makes it easy for when you're in the aisle.

Best Regards,

Elizabeth McMahon

On Wed, Jan 14, 2015 at 7:02 PM, Elizabeth Stanley <
elizab...@bullfrogfilms.com> wrote:

>  Hi, Elizabeth McMahon,
>
> Thanks for remembering "Henry: One Man's Way."  All rights reverted to
> Peter Singer.  All orders to Sarah Whitman, at Animal Rights International (
> animalrightsi...@aol.com) as of 2008.
>
> "While he might not be a household name, Henry Spira took on companies
> that are. Virtually every shampoo or cosmetic product sold today has the
> words "Not Tested on Animals" on its packaging, largely due to Henry's
> efforts.
> Admired and respected not only by his supporters but also by many of his
> opponents, Henry Spira chose to build bridges rather than hurl abuse. His
> success, without any organization behind him, is proof that one person can
> make a difference. He is an inspiring model of effective social activism."
>
> Here is a link to his obituary:
> http://www.nytimes.com/1998/09/15/business/henry-spira-71-animal-rights-crusader.html
>
> Kind regards,
> Elizabeth Stanley
> Bullfrog Films
>
>  --
> *From:* videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:
> videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] *On Behalf Of *Elizabeth McMahon
> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 14, 2015 2:52 PM
> *To:* videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
> *Subject:* Re: [Videolib] Suggestions for documentaries about cruelty
> against animals
>
>  Elizabeth,
> You used to distribute "Henry: One Man's Way," a wonderfully affecting and
> warm portrait of animal hero Henry Spiro, by Peter Singer. You don't
&g

Re: [Videolib] old vhs tapes

[Elizabeth McMahon]

That's ridiculous. Don't you have a general funds account, that goes back
to the library for collections, programming, and general, miscellaneous
discretionary funds (punch for toddlers, a pizza for staff every now and
then, additional copies of a popular item, a plant for a neglected corner
near the public pcs)? What if that vhs was a donation from a patron? Or
from money from a grant that wasn't from AZ? How wasteful? Doesn't AZ
recycle? Why throw out something that still has value? That is anathema to
our evolving thinking as a society. I think it's time for you to challenge
the "rules" Deg and employ some common sense. Again, especially OP vhs is a
serious issue and should be treated as such. Think about the renaissance of
vinyl VHS is the new vinyl. We all know analog is more durable than
digital, as close to acetate or nitrate film as we have so I don't know why
you'd just accept an absurd state rule without challenging it. Do it for
the environment, if nothing else. Do it for your love of film and the media
on which it is conveyed.

On Wed, Jan 14, 2015 at 4:33 PM, Deg Farrelly  wrote:

> Arizona law prohibits the sale or giving away of items purchased with
> state funds.
>
> deg farrelly
> ShareStream Administrator/Media Librarian
> Arizona State University Libraries
> Tempe, AZ  85287-1006
> 602.332.3103
>
>
>
> On 1/14/15 2:00 PM, "videolib-requ...@lists.berkeley.edu"
>  wrote:
>
> >Hi Deg
> >
> >
> >What??? "(By law we are not permitted to give it away or to sell it).
> >
> >
> >Unless it was a promotional copy, which usually are cds, at least by my
> >experience, under rights of first sale, you go right ahead and sell it.
> >Never heard of time and staff intensive (and inefficient though fun)
> >booksales or B-Logistics? http://www.blogistics.com/ Or do you have some
> >university-specific policy?
> >
> >
> >Elizabeth
> >
>
>
> 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.
>



-- 
Elizabeth
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] Suggestions for documentaries about cruelty against animals

[Elizabeth McMahon]

Yes, absolutely! Thank you, Bonnie! I forgot about "Forks Over Knives."
What a landmark work and it will make you never eat another animal, ever
again.

I'd like to also proffer "Meet Your Meat," a seminal PETA sponsored film
from the '90's that is positively heartbreaking, that is still as relevant
as it was way back then. Doubtless a call to their office in NYC will
render you a copy (there's a joke in there). Don't forget "Food, Inc."
also. An important doc popularized by Oprah, not long after she had her
beef with the beef industry. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food,_Inc.

Elizabeth

On Wed, Jan 14, 2015 at 3:42 PM, Bonnie Brown  wrote:

> Speciesism the movie
> Cowspiracy
> I am an animal
> Forks Over Knives
> Earthlings
> The Ghosts in the Machine
> Fowl Play
> The Witness
> Sharkwater
> The Cove
> Death on a Factory Farm
> Blackfish
> Vegucated
> Green
> Alma
> Farm to Fridge: The Truth Behind Meat Production
> How I Became An Elephant
> At the Edge of the World
> A.L.F. Behind the Mask: The Story of the People Who Risk Everything to
> Save Animals
> Pig Business
> Sea The Truth
> Confessions of an Eco-Terrorist
> Meat the Truth
> Your Mommy Kills Animals
>
>
>
> On Wed, Jan 14, 2015 at 10:05 AM, Moshiri, Farhad 
> wrote:
>
>>  Any recommendations? Thanks.
>>
>>
>>
>> Farhad Moshiri, MLS
>>
>> Post-Masters Advanced Study Certificate
>>
>> Audiovisual  Librarian
>>
>> Subject areas: Music, Dance, Copyright issues,
>>
>> Middle Eastern Studies
>>
>> University of the Incarnate Word
>>
>> J.E. & L.E. Mabee Library
>>
>> 4301 Broadway – CPO 297
>>
>> San Antonio, TX 78209
>>
>> (210) 829-3842
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
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>> contain privileged information and are intended solely for the use of the
>> individual or entity to which they are addressed. If you are not the
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>> 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.
>
>


-- 
Elizabeth
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] Old VHS tapes

[Elizabeth McMahon]

Hi Deg


What??? "(By law we are not permitted to give it away or to sell it).


Unless it was a promotional copy, which usually are cds, at least by my
experience, under rights of first sale, you go right ahead and sell it.
Never heard of time and staff intensive (and inefficient though fun)
booksales or B-Logistics? http://www.blogistics.com/ Or do you have some
university-specific policy?


Elizabeth

On Wed, Jan 14, 2015 at 3:27 PM, Deg Farrelly  wrote:

> Rhonda, a good question!
>
> If we replace the VHS with a purchased DVD or an in-perpetuity streaming
> file, we remove the VHS from the collection and discard it.  (By law we
> are not permitted to give it away or to sell it)
>
> If the title is in a subscription collection, we retain the VHS.
>
> If we have made a copy within Section 108 provisions, we retain the VHS
> but no longer make it available for use.  The VHS is archived.
>
> -deg
>
> deg farrelly
> ShareStream Administrator/Media Librarian
> Arizona State University Libraries
> Tempe, AZ  85287-1006
> 602.332.3103
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On 1/14/15 9:07 AM, "videolib-requ...@lists.berkeley.edu"
>  wrote:
>
> >Hi all,
> >We are , like many of you, replacing old VHS tape content with DVDs or
> >streaming when possible. What are you doing with the VHS tape?  Keeping
> >it or discarding it?  Or putting it on a digital master for safekeeping?
> >Thanks,
> >Rhonda
> >
> >Rhonda Rosen| Circulation Services Librarian
> >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
> >
>
>
> 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.
>



-- 
Elizabeth
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] Suggestions for documentaries about cruelty against animals

[Elizabeth McMahon]

The film I was grasping to remember is "The Animals Film." It's from 1981,
not the '60's. http://www.victorschonfeld.com/   It is a seminal
documentary on the subject of animal sentience and cruelty.

Please forgive my dyslexia, which rarely shows up in my writing, but did
earlier. It is Green Is the New Red, not the other way around.

Best,
Elizabeth

On Wed, Jan 14, 2015 at 11:07 AM, Elizabeth McMahon 
wrote:

> "Earthlings." "Peaceable Kingdom." "Blackfish." "The Cove." "My Life As a
> Turkey." "Parrot Confidential." There is one from the latter '60's that is
> considered the very first, and seminal film on animal sentience, cognition
> and cruelty, and when I think of it I will pass it on. Please check out the
> site Red Is the New Green. The man who runs it has run afoul of detestable
> ag gag laws that criminalize filming undercover in factory farms (aka
> CAFOs) and making animal activists "domestic terrorists" (see Animal
> Enterprise Terrorism Act). See:
> http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2011/12/are-animal-rights-activists-terrorists
> Mr. Potter of Red debuted rather recently the first footage of CAFO cruelty
> by drone.
>
> Please feel free to contact me off list. This is a subject very near and
> very dear to my heart. I am sure I'll think of other documentaries for you.
>
> Best,
> Elizabeth McMahon
>
> On Wed, Jan 14, 2015 at 10:05 AM, Moshiri, Farhad 
> wrote:
>
>>  Any recommendations? Thanks.
>>
>>
>>
>> Farhad Moshiri, MLS
>>
>> Post-Masters Advanced Study Certificate
>>
>> Audiovisual  Librarian
>>
>> Subject areas: Music, Dance, Copyright issues,
>>
>> Middle Eastern Studies
>>
>> University of the Incarnate Word
>>
>> J.E. & L.E. Mabee Library
>>
>> 4301 Broadway – CPO 297
>>
>> San Antonio, TX 78209
>>
>> (210) 829-3842
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> This email and any files transmitted with it may be confidential or
>> contain privileged information and are intended solely for the use of the
>> individual or entity to which they are addressed. If you are not the
>> intended recipient, please be advised that you have received this email in
>> error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of
>> this email and any attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have received
>> this email in error, please immediately delete the email and any
>> attachments from your system and notify the sender. Any other use of this
>> e-mail is prohibited. Thank you for your compliance.
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> Elizabeth
>



-- 
Elizabeth
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] Suggestions for documentaries about cruelty against animals

[Elizabeth McMahon]

"Earthlings." "Peaceable Kingdom." "Blackfish." "The Cove." "My Life As a
Turkey." "Parrot Confidential." There is one from the latter '60's that is
considered the very first, and seminal film on animal sentience, cognition
and cruelty, and when I think of it I will pass it on. Please check out the
site Red Is the New Green. The man who runs it has run afoul of detestable
ag gag laws that criminalize filming undercover in factory farms (aka
CAFOs) and making animal activists "domestic terrorists" (see Animal
Enterprise Terrorism Act). See:
http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2011/12/are-animal-rights-activists-terrorists
Mr. Potter of Red debuted rather recently the first footage of CAFO cruelty
by drone.

Please feel free to contact me off list. This is a subject very near and
very dear to my heart. I am sure I'll think of other documentaries for you.

Best,
Elizabeth McMahon

On Wed, Jan 14, 2015 at 10:05 AM, Moshiri, Farhad  wrote:

>  Any recommendations? Thanks.
>
>
>
> Farhad Moshiri, MLS
>
> Post-Masters Advanced Study Certificate
>
> Audiovisual  Librarian
>
> Subject areas: Music, Dance, Copyright issues,
>
> Middle Eastern Studies
>
> University of the Incarnate Word
>
> J.E. & L.E. Mabee Library
>
> 4301 Broadway – CPO 297
>
> San Antonio, TX 78209
>
> (210) 829-3842
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --
> This email and any files transmitted with it may be confidential or
> contain privileged information and are intended solely for the use of the
> individual or entity to which they are addressed. If you are not the
> intended recipient, please be advised that you have received this email in
> error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of
> this email and any attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have received
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> attachments from your system and notify the sender. Any other use of this
> e-mail is prohibited. Thank you for your compliance.
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> VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of
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> 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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VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
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between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
distributors.

[Videolib] "Preserving Our Nation's Film Heritage" on CBS Sunday Morning

[Elizabeth McMahon]

Harkening back to a recent unpleasant discussion on the subject on this
listserv, I am glad to present this to bolster the librarians who were
being attacked for their stances on the subject porn in library collections.

The Library of Congress doesn't have a problem collecting porn.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/preserving-our-nations-film-heritage/

-- 
Elizabeth McMahon
VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
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preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
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between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
distributors.

Re: [Videolib] VHS equipment obsolescence lFw: Online Auction | Film and Video Equipment

[Elizabeth McMahon]

Dear Laura,

Maybe this auction will give you an idea about the inevitability of
obsolescence, in this case, from a business perspective. A major film
preservation company biting the dust after 40 years, and the equipment is
up for grabs. The obsolescence question is really boiled down to
maintenance (and those who are trained in its maintenance) and
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you can cannibalize. Once all the needed parts for making repairs are gone,
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performance, availability, need and desire all be damned.

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Re: [Videolib] pornographic films in the Library collection?

[Elizabeth McMahon]

Hi Roger,

Then, what does?

Kind Regards

Elizabeth McMahon

On Tue, Nov 18, 2014 at 12:25 PM, Brown, Roger  wrote:

> Doug,
>
> Kindly,  I am not sure deciding not to carry a film in your collection you
> may be in charge of, for political, aesthetic or moral reasons,
> constitutes "censorship."
>
>
>
>
> - -
> Roger Brown
> Manager
> UCLA Instructional Media Collections & Services
> 46 Powell Library
> Los Angeles, CA  90095-1517
> office: 310-206-1248
> fax: 310-206-5392
> rbr...@oid.ucla.edu
>
>
>
>
> >
> >
> >
> >--
> >
> >Message: 2
> >Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2014 11:43:11 -0500
> >From: Doug Poswencyk 
> >Subject: Re: [Videolib] pornographic films in the Library collection?
> >To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
> >Message-ID:
> >nt0y...@mail.gmail.com>
> >Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
> >
> >Thanks for your kind email Matt.  I am never offended by listserve
> >comments.  My concern was about the issues.  Censorship really pushes my
> >buttons.  I am working in a public library now and have to worry about
> >this
> >all the time but really more from my administration.  I keep a file of
> >reviews (and any other worthwhile information) on films that I think I
> >could be challenged.  Bring 'em one!  Best of luck to you.
> >
> >Doug
> >
> >On Tue, Nov 18, 2014 at 10:26 AM, Matt Ball 
> wrote:
> >
> >>   Hi Doug,
> >>
> >> Thank you for your response, and I'm sorry if it seemed like I was
> >> attacking you.  I kept my language neutral and intentionally didn't
> >>mention
> >> anyone by name because I didn't want it it seem as if I was pointing
> >> fingers or scolding.  But I see my intentions went awry, and if I
> >>offended
> >> you I apologize.
> >>
> >> We agree on one thing though, and that is I no longer want to be a part
> >>of
> >> this discussion forum.  So I will unsubscribe and leave it to you and
> >> others to carry on.
> >>
> >> Best wishes,
> >>
> >> Matt
> >>
> >>
> >> *videolib@lists.berkeley.edu  writes:*
> >> BULLSHIT  I did not attack Darby or Maureen personally.  I attacked
> >> what they did.  What they said.  They were wrong.  If you don't want to
> >> have discussions then don't bother hanging around here.   You Matt are
> >> attacking me and I am sure you would not have the balls to say that to
> >>my
> >> face.  I am not a bully at all.  I am just stating my opinion.  If
> >>that's
> >> not OK then let's just not even have this conversation or any on here at
> >> all.  Librarians are the worst of censors.  And they do it all the time.
> >> This should be an issue that is dear to everyone in the profession.  It
> >> should not be tolerated.  We should be here to support in any way we can
> >> people who stick their necks out and make the right decision.  Not to
> >> support the wrong decisions.  I think that in both cases neither
> >>Maureen or
> >> Darby would have received any grief if they made the purchases.
> >>
> >> On Mon, Nov 17, 2014 at 4:57 PM, Cristella Bond
> >>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Hi Matt,
>
>
> 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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Re: [Videolib] pornographic films in the Library collection?

[Elizabeth McMahon]

Darby,

I noticed that your university has an undergraduate department in Women's
and Gender Studies, and yet that you have no Barbara Hammer, Beth B., or
Carolee Schneeman, to name the most prominent of queer filmmakers, whose
films contain explicit sexual activity, and are as far from porn as you
could possibly get. I am edified to see you have some Su Friedrich in your
collection. You don't have any Wakefield Poole, either. Such a shame and
disappointment for that department.

This xxx-rated film, had you secured a screener to view? Or did you condemn
and censor something you hadn't seen? No offense, but professionally, I
consider that unconscionable. And there was a legitimate request from a
professor for his/her pursuit of inquiry in the class.

That canard of "taxpayer's money" is disingenuous. And a red herring. It
boils my blood. It's an easy excuse to cover up inherently censorious
behavior. This and Maureen's kneejerk response to reject the professors'
requests seems to me personally motivated. There's a reason librarians have
been described as pusillanimous over the decades. It takes backbone to
stand up for the ideals of the profession and defend them with ferocity.

And if public library ILS's can put restrictions on age appropriate
material, why cannot an academic library?

If the film had a structural function in scholarly inquiry, that is all the
reason you need for its justification in the collection. Period. End of
debate. Unless it was $3,000. That would of course be a reason to reject
purchasing the title.

What was the title?

And again, the films Maureen listed are tame. And have stood the test of
time. They are not pornographic. Throw in some Chesty Morgan and Ilsa the
SS Officer, and you have a peak into my personal collection. And items that
are found in libraries. Check Worldcat, if you need back up ammo.

And for your information, NYPL has a renowned collection of porn in its
Manuscript and Archives collection. Really, about the only things that
should be off limits, without exception, for collection development are
child pornography and bestial pornography.

Regards,
Elizabeth

On Mon, Nov 17, 2014 at 10:58 AM, Darby Orcutt  wrote:

> Maureen,
>   Like many things, this comes down to very local and context-driven
> decision-making, in which you need to balance a LOT of considerations. I
> faced a request more than a decade ago for an extremely hardcore
> pornographic film that, after careful consideration, I declined. The
> faculty member was pleased with the thoughtfulness and fairness of the
> process, and agreed with the ultimate rationale. As I recall, some of the
> important factors were:
> -This was a single film for a single course, and therefore not related to
> a major part of our curriculum.
> -Legally, we would need to prevent circulation to/viewing by minors. Since
> many of our freshmen enter at age 17 (or even younger), and we have no
> "user type" or such in our catalog system that distinguishes these
> students, we would not be easily (if at all) able to ensure our compliance
> with the law. (If you haven't checked your state's laws in this regard, you
> will want to do so. This may clear up the question of "what is porn?" as
> well as how you would need to deal with certain materials.)
> -We are a state institution.  We would wish politically to tread carefully
> when adding materials of this type (and certainly not use
> state-appropriated, taxpayer-funded monies with which to do this).
>  While we could perhaps devise a way of limiting use to those 18 years
> old & above, creating a special collection, workflow, and processes unlike
> those for any of our other content, the cost (and potential consequences of
> error) would be great. My final decision was therefore based on cost - not
> of the material, per se, but overall cost of providing the access. Just as
> I might deny a request for a DVD that costs, say, $3,000, I turned down
> this request.
>  Again, the faculty agreed with this line of thinking. Had my
> university been starting a major new program in Porn Studies, well, the
> costs and risks might have seemed reasonable. Like I said, these are always
> local and contextualized decisions.
>  I hope this helps.
> Best,
> Darby
>
> Darby Orcutt
>
> Assistant Head, Collection Management Department
>
> Chair, Humanities & Social Sciences Subject Team
>
> North Carolina State University Libraries
>
> Box 7111
>
> Raleigh, NC  27695-7111
>
> 919/ 513-0364
>
> dcorc...@ncsu.edu
>
>
> On Sat, Nov 15, 2014 at 4:44 PM, Doug Poswencyk 
> wrote:
>
>> What is porn?  Russ Meyer is certainly not porn.  Some of his films such
>> as "Faster Pussycat, Kill Kill." are considered works of art.  They have
>> been screened at many art cinemas and are part of the permanent collection
>> of the Museum of Modern Art.  The same could be said about the films of
>> Radley Metzger who just had a retrospective of his work at Lincoln Center.
>> Then there are the ea

Re: [Videolib] pornographic films in the Library collection?

[Elizabeth McMahon]

On Fri, Nov 14, 2014 at 2:18 PM, Maureen Tripp 
wrote:

> A faculty member is planning a new class for the spring--Sex in the
> Media.  Guess who gets to order his new, pornographic DVDs?  So . . . my
> question for academic media librarians out there--do you include materials
> like Behind the Green Door, Vintage Stage Films of the 40's and 50's and
> Russ Meyers' Abundant Beginnings (collection) in your catalogs?
> Apart from my general squeamishness, I wonder if having these titles in
> the collection might be disturbing to other students who find them
> demeaning to women, or perhaps even perceive them as warranting trigger
> warnings.
> So . . . does anyone include porn in their collection?  If yes, under what
> circumstances, and do you treat them any differently than any other
> collection item?
> thanks,
> Maureen
>
> 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.
>



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

Re: [Videolib] Libraries that stream their own titles

[Elizabeth McMahon]

Dennis,

Grapefruit margaritas are real (this looks tempting, though I personally
hate grapefruit)
http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/chipotle-grapefruit-margarita.html

Just be glad you don't have to live with the ignominy that Mayor BdB does
for having savagely murdered Charlotte, the groundhog masquerading at
Staten Island Chuck (you know, the one who bit Bloomberg and made us all so
very happy for doing what we all desired to do ourselves). He uses his
gargantuan stature as a weapon. (And he's supposed to be an animal lover).
Maybe you and Phil can patch things up. Maybe try a Ground hog brew!
*http://tinyurl.com/m2fysqs
*

I cannot imagine how parents can afford to send their children to school
these days. I count my blessings that I got a fine state education, that
was affordable, and where I had real professors, not adjuncts and not grad
students. And used bookstores were the only way to go. (And back then, I
still thought they were overpriced!) I am sure your son will display the
same enterprising ingenuity and intellectual deftness as his mom and dad,
in traversing college and its perils. I wish him the best of luck.

Best,

Elizabeth

On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 8:58 AM, Dennis Doros  wrote:

> Dear deg (and all),
>
> I, on the other hand, will be found at Max's Tavern having a Grapefruit
> Margarita (after all, a grapefruit diet is very healthy) each time I read
> the word "fair use" in the report. I and Punxsutawney Phil should be coming
> out by February.
>
> Having just spent $750+ on my son's text books for his freshman courses, I
> appreciate Jessica's suggestion of digitizing professor's text books much
> more. $300 for a text book that they'll never use after the semester versus
> $10 for a DVD of Casablanca that's "too expensive" for a professor's
> students to buy even though its ten times better quality than streaming and
> comes with context and content.
>
> And for those in the group who don't know, deg and I are friends and I'm
> not disagreeing with him at all. He's just stating the facts. I'm just
> partaking of gallows humor -- I don't know if there's such a  thing as a
> Grapefruit Margarita and to be honest, Punxsutawney Phil and I stopped
> going out to bars together when he discovered that I had to use Google to
> spell his name correctly.
>
>
>
>
> Best regards,
> Dennis Doros
> Milestone Film & Video
> PO Box 128 / Harrington Park, NJ 07640
> Phone: 201-767-3117 / Fax: 201-767-3035 / Email: milefi...@gmail.com
>
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> To see or download our 2014 Video Catalog, click here
> 
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> !
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>
> See the website: Association of Moving Image Archivists
>  and like them on Facebook
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> 
>
> On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 8:09 AM, Moshiri, Farhad 
> wrote:
>
>> Thanks Deg. I'm looking forward to read your research results. Take care.
>>
>> Farhad
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:
>> videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Deg Farrelly
>> Sent: Monday, September 29, 2014 5:25 PM
>> To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
>> Subject: Re: [Videolib] Libraries that stream their own titles
>>
>> Farhad
>>
>> No, you are correct.
>>
>> The AIME v UCLA case was dismissed based on UCLA's sovereign immunity
>> from being sued, and AIME's lack of standing (AIME did not hold the
>> copyright).
>>  Unfortunately, the judge hearing the case did not stop there and muddied
>> the waters with points about UCLA having acquired PPR for the titles in
>> question, and other points.  The the case was NOT decided based on merits.
>>
>> Some have (incorrectly, in my opinion) interpreted the case as being a
>> victory for libraries and essentially permitting digitization.  But long
>> story short, there has been no case law established on either side of the
>> issue of libraries digitizing without permission.
>>
>> SOME libraries are applying a fair-use argument for digitizing legally
>> acquired content for course reserve, bolstered in part by the ruling in the
>> Georgia State University case.
>>
>> Jane Hutchison and my research on the status of streaming video in
>> academic libraries (to be presented at the National Media Market in
>> November, and published in Against the Grain about the same time) includes
>> some data on the extent of libraries digitizing from hard copies in their
>> collections.
>>
>> -deg farrelly
>>
>> deg farrelly

[Videolib] Solar Energy to Help Power Film Screenings at Cobble Hill Cinemas

[Elizabeth McMahon]

I think this is really terrific! Not necessarily innovative any longer in
general, but this is a clever application and soon, one day, hopefully will
be adopted as routine. *http://tinyurl.com/kyauq5e
*

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

Re: [Videolib] Trying to purchase Attica

[Elizabeth McMahon]

Shell Castle Film Corporation
31 Shell Castle
Humacao, Puerto Rico 00791
TELEPHONE:
787-285-1821
TOLL FREE:
877-285-7493
FAX:
787-285-7438
ci...@cindafirestone.com


On Wed, Aug 27, 2014 at 10:56 AM, Jessica Rosner 
wrote:

> Will the first person who gets in contact with Ms. Firestone report back.
> It does not appear she is selling copies since there is no library listing
> for a DVD copy on OCLC. Well to be accurate of the 14 listings they seem
> divided between VHS and 16mm , the only DVD appears to be dubbed from a
> VHS. I would think if she was selling the DVD there would be listings for
> it on OCLC
>
>
> On Wed, Aug 27, 2014 at 10:45 AM, Moshiri, Farhad 
> wrote:
>
>>  Hi Elena,
>>
>>
>>
>> I’m also interested in getting a copy of the film. One of our faculty
>> used the no longer available A&E (History Channel) films on Attica. He
>> would be happy to use this one. Thanks.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Farhad Moshiri, MLS
>>
>> Post-Masters Advanced Study Certificate
>>
>> Audiovisual  & Music Librarian
>>
>> University of the Incarnate Word
>>
>> 4301 Broadway – CPO 297
>>
>> San Antonio, TX 78209
>>
>> (210) 829-3842
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:
>> videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] *On Behalf Of *Elena Rossi-Snook
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, August 27, 2014 9:35 AM
>> *To:* Videolib Listserv
>> *Subject:* Re: [Videolib] Trying to purchase Attica
>>
>>
>>
>> Hi, Jane,
>>
>>
>>
>> NYPL preserved ATTICA a number of years ago and can put you in contact
>> with Cinda.  I believe that she is offering DVDs for sale.  Shoot me and
>> e-mail off-list and I'll forward you her info.
>>
>>
>>
>> Best wishes,
>>
>> Elena Rossi-Snook
>>
>> Archivist
>>
>> Reserve Film and Video Collection
>>
>> The New York Public Library
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Aug 27, 2014 at 10:11 AM, Hutchison, Jane 
>> wrote:
>>
>> Greetings,
>>
>> I am needing assistance in finding the documentary, Attica (
>> http://atticathefilm.com/index.html) for purchase as a DVD.
>>
>>
>>
>> I looked for possible purchasing options, both on their website and
>> through any other place I could think of, but only see ‘screening’
>> options.
>>
>>
>>
>> In addition, I tried to contact the producer through the email address on
>> their site, but had my message returned as undeliverable.
>>
>>
>>
>> Can anyone assist in finding a distributor?  Thanks, Jane
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Jane B. Hutchison
>>
>> Associate Director
>>
>> Instruction & Research Technology
>>
>> 300 Pompton Road
>>
>> Wayne, NJ 07470
>>
>> (w)973-720-2980
>>
>> (cell) 973-418-7727
>>
>>
>>
>>
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> control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in
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> communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video
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[Videolib] How Streaming Media Could Threaten the Mission of Libraries

[Elizabeth McMahon]

This is timely.
http://chronicle.com/blogs/wiredcampus/how-streaming-media-threaten-the-mission-of-libraries/54357

-- 
Elizabeth
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[Videolib] Grave of Forgotten Silent Film Star Marked at Green-Wood Cemetery

[elizabeth mcmahon]

 
A big hats off to Ned Thanhouser for spearheading this wonderful commemoration! 
Congratulations, and now, just one more reason to visit this resplendent and 
historic cemetery in the heart of Brooklyn, NY. Be on the look out for the 
Quaker parrots, too!

http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20140428/greenwood-heights/grave-of-forgotten-silent-film-star-marked-at-green-wood-cemetery?utm_content=elizmcmahon%40yahoo.com&utm_source=VerticalResponse&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Grave%20of%20Forgotten%20Silent%20Film%20Star%20Marked%20at%20Green-Wood%20Cemetery&utm_campaign=Ice%20Cream%20Reward%20Offered%20to%20Help%20Catch%20Carroll%20Gardens%20Thiefcontent


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Re: [Videolib] documentary films on radical social movements

[elizabeth mcmahon]

"With Babies and Banners: The Story of the Women's Emergency Brigade" about the 
1937 strike against GM in Flint, organized by said ladies
"Margaret Sanger: A Public Nuisance" about the eponymous birth control activist 
who founded the first birth control clinic in 1916 and founded the precursor to 
Planned Parenthood, which reminds me of
"Jane: An Abortion Service" a riveting documentary focusing on the practically 
unknown Chicago-based abortion clinic that operated from the mid 60s to the 
passage of Roe v. Wade. Those performing the abortions had no formal medical 
training, and was meant to be a safe alternative to back alley abortions
"Emma Goldman" about the Greenwich Village activist in the '20s who was a 
fierce proponent of free speech (and free love) and critic of American gvt and 
was ultimately deported back to Russia

Elizabeth


>____
>
>From: elizabeth mcmahon 
>To: "videolib@lists.berkeley.edu"  
>Sent: Friday, January 24, 2014 4:34 PM
>
> Subject: Re: [Videolib] documentary films on radical social movements
>  
>
>
>
>
>Hi Elizabeth! You reminded me of the incredible documentary "Rachel Carson's 
>Silent Spring" about the grandmother of the environmental rights moving, whose 
>book really pissed off the federal government. She was painted as a fringe 
>radical, but her legacy is long-lasting.
>Elizabeth
>
>
>>
>> From: Elizabeth Stanley 
>>To: "videolib@lists.berkeley.edu"  
>>Sent: Friday, January 24, 2014 3:55 PM
>>Subject: Re: [Videolib] documentary films on radical social movements
>>  
>>
>>
>>Thanks for your inquiry, Matthew!  Here are titles from Bullfrog 
Films for your consideration. 
>>  
>>Environmental Movement 
>>A 
FIERCE GREEN FIRE ~ The first big-picture exploration of the environmental 
movement - grassroots and global activism spanning fifty years from 
conservation 
to climate change. 
>>IF A TREE FALLS ~ The Academy Award-nominated story of the radicalization 
of an environmental activist, from his involvement in and later disillusionment 
with Earth Liberation Front sabotage, to his eventual arrest by the FBI and 
incarceration as a domestic terrorist. 
>>IN OUR OWN BACKYARD: THE FIRST LOVE CANAL ~ First brush the U.S. had with 
toxic waste at Love Canal. 
>>  
>>Native American/Indigenous Peoples Resistance 
>>STANDING ON SACRED GROUND ~ In this 4-part series, indigenous people from 
eight different cultures stand up for their traditional sacred lands in defense 
of cultural survival, human rights and the environment. 
>>HEART OF SKY, HEART OF EARTH ~ Six young Maya present a wholly indigenous 
perspective, in which all life is sacred and connected, as they resist the 
destruction of their culture and environment. 
>>KANEHSATAKE: 270 YEARS OF RESISANCE ~ The confrontation between the 
Mohawk Nation and the Canadian Government at the Mercier 
Bridge. 
>>  
>>Civil Rights Struggle 
>>HOME OF THE BRAVE ~ Examines the case of Viola Liuzzo, the only white 
woman murdered in the civil rights movement. 
>>THE LONG WALK TO FREEDOM ~ A story of 12 ordinary people who accomplished 
extraordinary things in the Civil Rights movement. 
>>  
>>Anti-Deforestation and Clear Cuts 
>>THE DECADE OF DESTRUCTION ~ A unique chronicle of the destruction of the 
Amazonian rainforest. 
>>THE FOREST FOR THE TREES ~ The amazing story of the fight to clear Earth 
First! activist Judi Bari's name after her car was bombed and she was arrested 
as a terrorist. 
>>FURY FOR THE SOUND ~ Women's contribution to the battle to save the 
rainforest at Clayoquot Sound. 
>>  
>>Climate Change/Climate Justice 
>>BIDDER 70 ~ Tells the story of Tim DeChristopher's extraordinary, 
ingenious and effective act of civil disobedience drawing attention to the need 
for action on climate change. 
>>EVERYTHING'S COOL ~ Examines the media strategies, on both sides, that 
have resulted in the US government's failure to take decisive action on global 
warming. 
>>SHATTERED SKY ~ The story of how America led the world to solve the ozone 
crisis. Will we dare to do the same with climate change? 
>>  
>>Anti GMOs 
>>BITTER SEEDS ~  Examines the epidemic of suicides amongst India's 
cotton farmers, deeply in debt after switching to genetically modified 
seeds. 
>>DECONSTRUCTING SUPPER ~ A leading chef investigates food safety in the 
age of GMOs and industrial agriculture. 
>>  
>>There's more where these came from...check out subject headings at 
>>http://www.bullfrogfilms.com/.
>>  
>>Elizabeth Stanley 
>>Bullfrog Films 
>> 

Re: [Videolib] documentary films on radical social movements

[elizabeth mcmahon]

Hi Elizabeth! You reminded me of the incredible documentary "Rachel Carson's 
Silent Spring" about the grandmother of the environmental rights moving, whose 
book really pissed off the federal government. She was painted as a fringe 
radical, but her legacy is long-lasting.
Elizabeth


>
> From: Elizabeth Stanley 
>To: "videolib@lists.berkeley.edu"  
>Sent: Friday, January 24, 2014 3:55 PM
>Subject: Re: [Videolib] documentary films on radical social movements
>  
>
>
>Thanks for your inquiry, Matthew!  Here are titles from Bullfrog 
Films for your consideration. 
>  
>Environmental Movement 
>A 
FIERCE GREEN FIRE ~ The first big-picture exploration of the environmental 
movement - grassroots and global activism spanning fifty years from 
conservation 
to climate change. 
>IF A TREE FALLS ~ The Academy Award-nominated story of the radicalization 
of an environmental activist, from his involvement in and later disillusionment 
with Earth Liberation Front sabotage, to his eventual arrest by the FBI and 
incarceration as a domestic terrorist. 
>IN OUR OWN BACKYARD: THE FIRST LOVE CANAL ~ First brush the U.S. had with 
toxic waste at Love Canal. 
>  
>Native American/Indigenous Peoples Resistance 
>STANDING ON SACRED GROUND ~ In this 4-part series, indigenous people from 
eight different cultures stand up for their traditional sacred lands in defense 
of cultural survival, human rights and the environment. 
>HEART OF SKY, HEART OF EARTH ~ Six young Maya present a wholly indigenous 
perspective, in which all life is sacred and connected, as they resist the 
destruction of their culture and environment. 
>KANEHSATAKE: 270 YEARS OF RESISANCE ~ The confrontation between the 
Mohawk Nation and the Canadian Government at the Mercier 
Bridge. 
>  
>Civil Rights Struggle 
>HOME OF THE BRAVE ~ Examines the case of Viola Liuzzo, the only white 
woman murdered in the civil rights movement. 
>THE LONG WALK TO FREEDOM ~ A story of 12 ordinary people who accomplished 
extraordinary things in the Civil Rights movement. 
>  
>Anti-Deforestation and Clear Cuts 
>THE DECADE OF DESTRUCTION ~ A unique chronicle of the destruction of the 
Amazonian rainforest. 
>THE FOREST FOR THE TREES ~ The amazing story of the fight to clear Earth 
First! activist Judi Bari's name after her car was bombed and she was arrested 
as a terrorist. 
>FURY FOR THE SOUND ~ Women's contribution to the battle to save the 
rainforest at Clayoquot Sound. 
>  
>Climate Change/Climate Justice 
>BIDDER 70 ~ Tells the story of Tim DeChristopher's extraordinary, 
ingenious and effective act of civil disobedience drawing attention to the need 
for action on climate change. 
>EVERYTHING'S COOL ~ Examines the media strategies, on both sides, that 
have resulted in the US government's failure to take decisive action on global 
warming. 
>SHATTERED SKY ~ The story of how America led the world to solve the ozone 
crisis. Will we dare to do the same with climate change? 
>  
>Anti GMOs 
>BITTER SEEDS ~  Examines the epidemic of suicides amongst India's 
cotton farmers, deeply in debt after switching to genetically modified 
seeds. 
>DECONSTRUCTING SUPPER ~ A leading chef investigates food safety in the 
age of GMOs and industrial agriculture. 
>  
>There's more where these came from...check out subject headings at 
>http://www.bullfrogfilms.com/. 
>  
>Elizabeth Stanley 
>Bullfrog Films 
> 
>
>
>
> From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of 
matthew.wri...@unlv.edu
>Sent: Friday, January 24, 2014 1:35 
PM
>To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
>Subject: [Videolib] 
documentary films on radical social movements
>
>
> 
>A professor is interested in documentaries on 
radical, leftist social movements (not particularly mainstream), on various 
topics, environmental, racial, glbt, native american, economic inequality, etc. 
 We have the following but more film suggestions in this genre 
appreciated:
>
>Free Angela Davis and 
All Political Prisoners
>
>A Good Day to 
Die
>
>Nowa Cumig: The Drum will Never 
Stop.
>
>Thanks,
>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)
>
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>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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Re: [Videolib] documentary films on radical social movements

[elizabeth mcmahon]

Woops! I forgot "Your Mommy Kills Animals" about the animal rights movement, 
and covers the mainstream organizations that have lost most credibility with 
activists, and the radicals within the movement, which has spawned many getting 
arrested (often for going into animal testing labs and liberating test animal 
(se the website for SHAC), under the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act. There's 
also a film on the criminalization of environmental activists, and does concern 
itself with the fringe movement that will destroy property. But damned if I can 
think of it right now.

Elizabeth McMahon


>____
> From: elizabeth mcmahon 
>To: "videolib@lists.berkeley.edu"  
>Sent: Friday, January 24, 2014 4:19 PM
>Subject: Re: [Videolib] documentary films on radical social movements
>  
>
>
>So many!! It'll be an embarrassment of riches for the professor!
>
>
>"Stop the Church" on Act UP's activism against AIDs
>"How to Survive a Plague" on same subject
>"The Battle for Brooklyn" about the movement opposing and fighting back 
>against eminent domain in Brooklyn blessed by Bloomberg and handled by a 
>billionaire buddy developer, to build an arena (highly recommended and recent 
>history)
>"Inequality For All" about the rapidly growing income inequality in the 
>country, and the nascent pushback against it
>"Weather Underground" about the early '70s radical group
>"Standing With Palestine" about the fight against the Occupation
>"Run Granny Run" about a 90 year political activist who walked across the 
>country to protest the influence of money in elections (she's a pisser!)
>"An Unreasonable Man" about terminal gadfly Ralph Nader
>"Standing On My Sisters; Shoulders" about 3 Missippi women who matched into 
>the House of Representatives in 1965 to demand their civil rights. 
>Particularly salient today given attempts at voter suppression 
>"Self Respect, Self Defense and Self Determination" about the women of the 
>Black Panther Party in the '60s
>"What We Want, What We Believe" about the founding of the Black Panther Party 
>by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale
>"Black Power in America: Myth or Reality" self-explanatory
>It's a film, but "The Baader-Meinhof Complex" about the radical German nutjobs 
>in the '70s. Scum terrorists with a following
>"The Al Qaeda Files" compilation of "Frontline" pieces on the f**kers who
> declared war in America and killed 3,000 people
>"The Hunt for Bin Laden" axiomatic
>"On the Trail of Bin Laden"
>"Move: Confrontation in Philadelphia" about the radical communal group who had 
>a face off with the cops
>"The Bombing of Osage Avenue" also on MOVE, about the bombing of the street 
>leaving 11 dead and dozens whose homes were destroyed (MOVE is still around, 
>lead now by Pam Africa)
>"Showdown in Seattle: 5 DaysThat Shook the WTO" about the violence that 
>erupted during a protest organized by anarchists and attended by people all 
>over the world of the WTO convocation. A precursor  of OWS
>"Warrior: The Life of Leonard Peltier" about the still imprisoned America 
>Indian accused and convicted of allegedly murdering 2 cops at 1975 at the Pine 
>Ridge Reservation
>In the same vein, "Mumia Abu Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Double," likewise 
>convicted and put on death row for allegedly kill a Philly cop. His 
>imprisonment has sparked worldwide social and political movements about race, 
>the judicial system, and the ethics of capital punishment. NYC-based Free 
>Mumia Abu Jamal Coalition would be happy to send a speaker for an honorarium
>"Broken Treaty at Battle Mountain" about Shoshone Indians battling the US govt 
>to protect their land
>
>
>That's all I can think of right now. If I think of more, I will post.
>
>
>Elizabeth McMahon
>
>
>
>>
>> From: "fellin...@aol.com" 
>>To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu 
>>Sent: Friday, January 24, 2014 2:19 PM
>>Subject: Re: [Videolib] documentary films on radical social movements
>> 
>>
>>
>>maybe a pathfinder--  also hard copy  filmographies would be more 
>>orderly--like UC Berkeley always has good on line  pathfinders; I will try to 
>>think of others--there will be quite a few 
>>  
>>Lisa Flanzraich 
>>Queens College/CUNY 
>>Flushing, NY 11367  
>>-Original Message-
>>From: Nina Riddel 
>>To: videolib 
>>Sent: Fri, Jan 24, 2014 2:08 pm
>>Subject: Re: [Videolib] d

Re: [Videolib] documentary films on radical social movements

[elizabeth mcmahon]

So many!! It'll be an embarrassment of riches for the professor!

"Stop the Church" on Act UP's activism against AIDs
"How to Survive a Plague" on same subject
"The Battle for Brooklyn" about the movement opposing and fighting back against 
eminent domain in Brooklyn blessed by Bloomberg and handled by a billionaire 
buddy developer, to build an arena (highly recommended and recent history)
"Inequality For All" about the rapidly growing income inequality in the 
country, and the nascent pushback against it
"Weather Underground" about the early '70s radical group
"Standing With Palestine" about the fight against the Occupation
"Run Granny Run" about a 90 year political activist who walked across the 
country to protest the influence of money in elections (she's a pisser!)
"An Unreasonable Man" about terminal gadfly Ralph Nader
"Standing On My Sisters; Shoulders" about 3 Missippi women who matched into the 
House of Representatives in 1965 to demand their civil rights. Particularly 
salient today given attempts at voter suppression 
"Self Respect, Self Defense and Self Determination" about the women of the 
Black Panther Party in the '60s
"What We Want, What We Believe" about the founding of the Black Panther Party 
by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale
"Black Power in America: Myth or Reality" self-explanatory
It's a film, but "The Baader-Meinhof Complex" about the radical German nutjobs 
in the '70s. Scum terrorists with a following
"The Al Qaeda Files" compilation of "Frontline" pieces on the f**kers who
 declared war in America and killed 3,000 people
"The Hunt for Bin Laden" axiomatic
"On the Trail of Bin Laden"
"Move: Confrontation in Philadelphia" about the radical communal group who had 
a face off with the cops
"The Bombing of Osage Avenue" also on MOVE, about the bombing of the street 
leaving 11 dead and dozens whose homes were destroyed (MOVE is still around, 
lead now by Pam Africa)
"Showdown in Seattle: 5 DaysThat Shook the WTO" about the violence that erupted 
during a protest organized by anarchists and attended by people all over the 
world of the WTO convocation. A precursor  of OWS
"Warrior: The Life of Leonard Peltier" about the still imprisoned America 
Indian accused and convicted of allegedly murdering 2 cops at 1975 at the Pine 
Ridge Reservation
In the same vein, "Mumia Abu Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Double," likewise 
convicted and put on death row for allegedly kill a Philly cop. His 
imprisonment has sparked worldwide social and political movements about race, 
the judicial system, and the ethics of capital punishment. NYC-based Free Mumia 
Abu Jamal Coalition would be happy to send a speaker for an honorarium
"Broken Treaty at Battle Mountain" about Shoshone Indians battling the US govt 
to protect their land

That's all I can think of right now. If I think of more, I will post.

Elizabeth McMahon



>
> From: "fellin...@aol.com" 
>To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu 
>Sent: Friday, January 24, 2014 2:19 PM
>Subject: Re: [Videolib] documentary films on radical social movements
>  
>
>
>maybe a pathfinder--  also hard copy  filmographies would be more 
>orderly--like UC Berkeley always has good on line  pathfinders; I will try to 
>think of others--there will be quite a few 
>  
>Lisa Flanzraich 
>Queens College/CUNY 
>Flushing, NY 11367  
>-Original Message-
>From: Nina Riddel 
>To: videolib 
>Sent: Fri, Jan 24, 2014 2:08 pm
>Subject: Re: [Videolib] documentary films on radical social movements
>
>
> 
>Hi Matthew,  
>  
>As Jessica predicted, we have hundreds! Here
are a few which come to mind: 
>  
>  
>Marx Reloaded - A new
exploration into the relevance of Karl Marx's ideas for understanding the
global economic and financial crisis. 
>  
>Class of Struggle - Workers
at the Yema Watch Factory in Besan on depict their own labor struggles in this
collective production initiated by Chris Marker. 
>  
>Far From Vietnam - The
landmark collaboration between Jean-Luc Godard, Joris Ivens, William Klein,
Claude Lelouch, Chris Marker and Alain Resnais in protest of the Vietnam war. 
>  
>Flower in Otomi - Tells
the story of Den Prieto Stock, killed by the Mexican army in 1973. 
>  
>Fragments of a Revolution - A view of the Iranian Green Revolution protest 
>movement, which followed
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's disputed 2009 election victory. 
>  
>Goodbye Mubarak - Egypt in the
months leading up to the Tahrir Square demonstrations-and a revolution already
simmering under the surface. 
>  
>The Miners Hymns - The
ill-fated coal mining communities 

Re: [Videolib] Annual Survey of Public Library Film Collections

[elizabeth mcmahon]

Dear Elena,

Contract OCLC and ask for a list of all libraries with film holdings. Then get 
on the phone and call each individually and see if the Worldcat holdings are up 
to date. If I were you, I wouldn't limit the scope of the project to just 
public libraries, but all institutions holding film collections, active or 
dusty.

Cheerful Regards,

Elizabeth McMahon


>
> From: Elena Rossi-Snook 
>To: Videolib Listserv  
>Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2013 11:00 AM
>Subject: [Videolib] Annual Survey of Public Library Film Collections
>  
>
>
>Hello, everyone!
>
>
>Okay, so maybe not "annual' since the list time I did this was at least 4 
>years ago but nonetheless, I'm checking in to get a sense of what is happening 
>with film collections in public libraries.
>
>
>Do we 
know:
>
>   * How many public libraries still have 8mm or 16mm collections 
>
>   * How many public libraries are still lending from those collections 
("lending" defined as in-house use, too)? Please respond to this thread or to 
me directly at elenarossisn...@nypl.org.  And if you have any ideas on a better 
method for data collection, I'd like to hear that, too!
>
>Many thanks,
>Elena Rossi-Snook
>Archivist
>Reserve Film and Video Collection
>The New York Public Library
>
>
>VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
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>between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
>distributors.
>
>
>VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
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distributors.

Re: [Videolib] Archives research

[elizabeth mcmahon]

Don't forget The Academy's Margaret Herrick Library in Beverly Hills.

It might be very helpful is you gave us the names of the actors/actresses. 
Also, you should post this query on the AMIA listserv.

Elizabeth


>
> From: Nancy Maxwell 
>To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu 
>Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2013 12:07 PM
>Subject: Re: [Videolib] Archives research
>  
>
>
>George Eastman House Archives in Rochester, NY may be able to help.
> 
>From:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
>[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Ball, James (jmb4aw)
>Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2013 10:47 AM
>To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
>Subject: [Videolib] Archives research
> 
>Hi All,
> 
>I have a professor who is writing a book about a couple of historic actors and 
>would like to peruse relevant film archives.  What are some good options?  
>Library of Congress’ Packard Campus?  The AFI?
> 
>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 
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>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] Film as memoir

[elizabeth mcmahon]

"Shoah" is superlative, but it is probably prohibitively long. A searing 
documentary that tackles the same subject, the Holocaust, which I agree should 
be strenuously considered for a represented memoir film (though that, what a 
memoir film is, in this context is, and what it's trying to convey, is still 
sketchy to me, and I agree with Randal that not enough info about the course 
and students has been provided) is Manfred Kirchheimer's"We Were So Beloved." 
Positively a knockout.

Elizabeth


>
> From: Randal Baier 
>To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu 
>Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 9:56 PM
>Subject: Re: [Videolib] Film as memoir
>  
>
>
>INteresting aspects, all. And visual intrigue to be sure.
>
>
>But, whoa, Nellie! What is the nature f the course here? Are we talking about 
>teaching 1st/2nd year anthro students who haven't declared a major , or are we 
>looking at satisfying the needs of gossipy graduate students jaded on the 
>intrigues of "going native?" 
>
>
>Do you want Grandma waxing poetic about Grandpa bringing in the sheaves or do 
>you want true tales of nasty deeds that went bump in the night?
>
>
>Frankly, I'm confused.
>
>
>Randal
>
>
>
>
>
>>
>
>From: "Matthew Gallagher" 
>To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
>Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 4:24:47 PM
>Subject: Re: [Videolib] Film as memoir
>
>
>Hi Jeff,
>
>José Padilha's Secrets of the Tribe would be an interesting fit. It's a 'film 
>that documents a "he said-he said" war of egos fought among 
ethically dubious anthropologists on opposing sides of a theoretical 
debate that includes accusations of genocide and pederasty.' Rather 
incriminating tale of Napoleon Chagnon & Jacques Lizot's treatment of the 
Yanomami tribe in the Amazon. Could work well if the professor was interested 
in academic/accepted memory in comparison to personal/experiential memory. 
>
>Best,
>
>
>Matt Gallagher
>Media & Music Cataloging
>Technical & Automated Services
>Rutgers University Libraries
>ph: (848) 445-5952
>
>
>>
>
>From: "Deg Farrelly" 
>To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
>Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 4:04:05 PM
>Subject: Re: [Videolib] Film as memoir
>
>The first title that jumps to mind for me is SHOAH
>
>Follow up on that with any number of films from Holocaust survivors.
>
>Also, Word is Out (didn't Dennis Doros help to restore it?), and the two
>films (names escape me right now) that tell the story of the development
>of the ACT UP movement.
>
>deg farrelly, Media Librarian
>Arizona State University Libraries
>Hayden Library C1H1
>P.O. Box 871006
>Tempe, Arizona  85287-1006
>Phone:  602.332.3103
>
>---
>
>http://tinyurl.com/AboutNMM
>To market, to market, to find some fresh filmŠ
>I'm attending the 2013 National Media Market, November 3-7
>In Charleston, South Carolina.  See you there?
>
>
>
>
>
>>
>>Hi, I received this request from a prof and thought it would be fun
>>for the list. I thought of these documentaries, but I'm sure she is
>>also interested in feature films:
>>
>>Capturing the Friedmans
>>51 Birch Street
>>Tarnation
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>Jeff
>>UMich
>>
>>..
>>
>>I'm creating a new course on writing memoir, and I want to include a
>>couple of films. One that I haven't seen yet but that I think will fit
>>well is Stories We Tell, a documentary by Sarah Polley about her
>>deceased mother that incorporates the memories of a range of family
>>and friends and in the process reveals a great deal about those being
>>interviewed. Another possibility is Persepolis, based on the graphic
>>novel/memoir by Marjane Satrapi.
>>
>>Do you have other films you could suggest that would fit this genre?
>>Films that raise interesting questions about storytelling, memory,
>>truth, conflicting versions of events, etc. would be particularly
>>interesting.
>>
>>
>>
>>End of videolib Digest, Vol 68, Issue 14
>>
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Re: [Videolib] Streetcars and trolleys

[elizabeth mcmahon]

And obviously, the Monroe vehicle "Bus Stop."

Elizabeth


>
> From: "Reichert, Allen" 
>To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu 
>Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 2:59 PM
>Subject: Re: [Videolib] Streetcars and trolleys
>  
>
>There is this really early film of trolleys in NYC from the early 1900s 
>http://youtu.be/954L9MpfCEo 
>I'm not sure where this originally came from - I saw it referenced in a talk a 
>number of years ago. 
>
>
>Allen
>
>
>Allen Reichert
>Electronic Access Librarian
>Otterbein University 
>
>
>On Fri, Mar 15, 2013 at 2:52 PM, Shoaf,Judith P  wrote:
>
>Isn’t there a famous cameo of Hitchcock getting off a bus in a movie? Found it 
>on Youtube, North by Northwest.  
>>  
>>Judy 
>>  
>>From:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
>>[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Nellie J Chenault
>>Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 1:35 PM
>>
>>To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
>>Subject: [Videolib] Streetcars and trolleys
>>  
>>Hi, looking for images in films or TV of buses, streetcars or trolleys.   
>>   
>>The Graduate  
>>The Big Bus  
>>Frida  
>>Streetcar Name Desire  
>>Meet Me in St. Louis 
>>   
>>Thanks!  
>>   
>>Nell Chenault  
>>Research Librarian for Film and Performing Arts  
>>VCU Libraries  
>>  
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>>distributors.
>>
>>
> 
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Re: [Videolib] Streetcars and trolleys

[elizabeth mcmahon]

Bunuel's "Illusion Travels By Streetcar."

Elizabeth


>
> From: Nellie J Chenault 
>To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu 
>Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 1:35 PM
>Subject: [Videolib] Streetcars and trolleys
>  
>
>Hi, looking for images in films or TV of buses, streetcars or trolleys.  
>
>
>The Graduate
>The Big Bus
>Frida
>Streetcar Name Desire
>Meet Me in St. Louis
>
>
> 
>Thanks!
>
>
>Nell Chenault
>Research Librarian for Film and Performing Arts
>VCU Libraries
>
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Re: [Videolib] films on undocumented workers

[elizabeth mcmahon]

An exceptional film: 
http://catalog.nypl.org/search~S1?/talambrista/talambrista/1%2C2%2C2%2CB/frameset&FF=talambrista+the+illegal&1%2C1%2C/indexsort=-
 
Also, "Un Pasaje De Ida," a harrowing, unforgettably gripping account of a true 
story of immigrants seeking a better life., with tragic consequences.

Elizabeth McMahon


>
> From: "matthew.wri...@unlv.edu" 
>To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu 
>Sent: Friday, February 8, 2013 3:43 PM
>Subject: [Videolib] films on undocumented workers
>  
>
>I have been asked to come up with a list of films on the lives of undocumented 
>workers.  The films need to focus on workers and their labor issues, as 
>opposed to films on other parts of the undocumented experience (i.e. wonderful 
>films like "Inocente").  
>
>I have several in our collection and don't need to know about those:
>
>Maid in America
>No Sweat
>El Contrato
>Los Trabajadores / The Workers
>
>but any others in the same ball park would be good to know about, especially 
>if they highlight Latino workers.  Thanks,
>Matthew
>
> 
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Re: [Videolib] Primetime Live Food Lion episode

[elizabeth mcmahon]

Did you try the corporate offices of Food Lion? They doubtless have a copy, and 
may be amenable.
 
Elizabeth McMahon


>
> From: "Peterson, Erika Day - petersed" 
>To: "videolib@lists.berkeley.edu"  
>Sent: Tuesday, November 6, 2012 11:38 AM
>Subject: [Videolib] Primetime Live Food Lion episode
>  
>
>Dear all, 
>
> 
>I'm looking for something I'm hoping one of you might have a lead on.  In 
>November 1992 PrimeTime Live aired a investigative piece on the Food Lion 
>grocery store chain's food handling practices.  Food Lion sued ABC and won.  
>In 1997 PrimeTime re-aired portions of that original broadcast and discussed 
>the case and journalistic ethics.  I was able to get my hands on the 1997 
>re-broadcast from Vanderbilt, but my faculty member is very keen to have the 
>original 1992 episode. Needless to say ABC News is not selling this episode. 
>
> 
>I would be very grateful for any assistance in obtaining a copy of this. 
>
> 
>Thanks, 
>Erika 
>** 
>Erika Peterson 
>Director of Media Resources 
>Carrier Library,  James Madison University 
>(540) 568-6770 
>http://www.lib.jmu.edu/media 
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Re: [Videolib] need film suggestions

[elizabeth mcmahon]

And of course, Putney Swope.

Elizabeth


>
> From: elizabeth mcmahon 
>To: "videolib@lists.berkeley.edu"  
>Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 12:25 PM
>Subject: Re: [Videolib] need film suggestions
>  
>
>For advertising, there's the classic "Sweet Smell of Success," but my favorite 
>quirky, indicting film is "How to Get Ahead in Advertising" with Richard E. 
>Grant. Re: music, there's so many. "Smithereens," "Times Square" "Desperately 
>Seeking Susan" "This is Spinal Tap." Just way too many to name. You should 
>look in Halliwell's or the back of Time Out for subjects. Television, that 
>semi good film with Jim Carey where he lives his life being filmed, there was 
>another variation on that theme made a couple of years later, just cannot 
>think of the titles. Bet you get great responses!
>
>Elizabeth
>
>
>
>>
>> From: Sarah E. McCleskey 
>>To: "videolib@lists.berkeley.edu"  
>>Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 12:13 PM
>>Subject: [Videolib] need film suggestions
>>  
>>
>> 
>>Dear CW,
>>
>>As the beginning of the semester looms, I have received this question 
>>(below).  Would love to hear your suggestions.  I think she's looking for 
>>feature films.
>>
>>Thanks!!
>>
>>I am teaching a course whose theme is American Popular Culture-- Advertising, 
>>Television, Popular Music, Technology, Sports and Movies. If you could 
>>suggest 1 popular/notable film related to each of these themes I would really 
>>appreciate it---I like to enhance
 my syllabus with films correlated to the themes of the course for the more 
visual learners.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>Sarah McCleskey
>>sarah.e.mccles...@hofstra.edu   
>>
>>
>> 
>>   
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>>
>>   
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Re: [Videolib] need film suggestions

[elizabeth mcmahon]

For advertising, there's the classic "Sweet Smell of Success," but my favorite 
quirky, indicting film is "How to Get Ahead in Advertising" with Richard E. 
Grant. Re: music, there's so many. "Smithereens," "Times Square" "Desperately 
Seeking Susan" "This is Spinal Tap." Just way too many to name. You should look 
in Halliwell's or the back of Time Out for subjects. Television, that semi good 
film with Jim Carey where he lives his life being filmed, there was another 
variation on that theme made a couple of years later, just cannot think of the 
titles. Bet you get great responses!

Elizabeth


>
> From: Sarah E. McCleskey 
>To: "videolib@lists.berkeley.edu"  
>Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 12:13 PM
>Subject: [Videolib] need film suggestions
>  
>
> 
>Dear CW,
>
>As the beginning of the semester looms, I have received this question 
>(below).  Would love to hear your suggestions.  I think she's looking for 
>feature films.
>
>Thanks!!
>
>I am teaching a course whose theme is American Popular Culture-- Advertising, 
>Television, Popular Music, Technology, Sports and Movies. If you could suggest 
>1 popular/notable film related to each of these themes I would really 
>appreciate it---I like to enhance
 my syllabus with films correlated to the themes of the course for the more 
visual learners.
>
>
>
>
>Sarah McCleskey
>sarah.e.mccles...@hofstra.edu   
>
>
> 
>   
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[Videolib] Core DVD Titles

[elizabeth mcmahon]

Dear Colleagues,
 
I am writing to you because I have discovered a public library system in a 
mid-sized city (and the capital of that State) that holds virtually NO DVD 
titles in its collections. Gasp, ack!! Hard to believe, but it's the God's 
honest truth. And this is in a metropolitan area where one would just presume 
that of course they would circulate DVDs, for variety but especially 
circulation statistics. Never mind currency and relevancy to the community. 
This could be my golden opportunity if I play my cards right, and I am in the 
midst of formulating my presentation plan.
 
I write to you, because I am coming from one of the nation's largest public 
libraries, for which DVDs (and music) comprise a hefty bulk of statistics 
collected. A core popular VHS collection was built over thirty years ago. As 
VHS transitioned to DVD, so did we. Often it was merely replacing one for the 
other. So, here's my quandry: Can anyone, or many of you, recommend sources for 
locating basic core DVD titles? At this point I am thinking strictly feature 
films, but in my fevered mind, I would want to introduce documentaries as well. 
TV and the performing arts are just a distant dream.
 
And while we're at it, if any one, or many of you, have core music lists (which 
strikes me as a more difficult proposition), I would be very interested those 
as well.
 
If I've piqued anyone's interest, and you'd like to pursue a conversation about 
this, please feel free to contact me off list. I do attest to being staggered 
by this find, and any input for making my case for the introduction of DVDs 
into the collection would be most welcome. 
 
Thanks for your consideration!

Elizabeth McMahon
Formerly of Donnell Media Center
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Re: [Videolib] The Tales of Hoffman / Studio Canal

[elizabeth mcmahon]

Yes, Jessica, educational, documentary, animated, childrens and independently 
produced features are typically life of print, as acquired for public 
libraries. Studio feature length films, at least in my experience, such as 
"Tales Of Hoffman" would qualify, are almost without exception leased, usually 
5 years. And you better hold on to that paper work (as well as the paperwork 
for life of print titles), or else you risk dereliction of duty. David, you 
never own something that you lease.


Elizabeth

From: Jessica Rosner 
>To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu 
>Sent: Friday, June 8, 2012 4:05 PM
>Subject: Re: [Videolib] The Tales of Hoffman / Studio Canal
>
>
>I am confused. Did your library itself buy a print with life of print lease? 
>They have not been all that common for a long time. Most studio titles were 
>sold for a limited number of years at which time they needed to be renewed. In 
>general it is not likely 
>that studio feature films had life of print leases, not sure about educational 
>titles.
>
>
>
>On Fri, Jun 8, 2012 at 4:00 PM, Dave Dvorchak  wrote:
>
>How about the ones we did buy / do own that had leases though? I have no 
>meaningful way to prove it.
>>On Jun 8, 2012 3:25 PM, "Jessica Rosner"  wrote:
>>
>>The leases were not transferable. The odds of Studio Canal "catching " you 
>>are pretty much nil but it would be an illegal show. 
>>>I am making some progress in getting you an email but you would be sending 
>>>it to someone in France.
>>>
>>>
>>>One long shot would be to contact the Scorsese office or um DENNIS and try 
>>>to get in touch with Thelma Schoonmaker, Michael Powell's widow and 
>>>Scorsese's long time editor. She has no legal rights to the film but I 
>>>suspect if she asked Studio Canal to let you show an IB 16mm they might be 
>>>guilted into agreeing
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>On Fri, Jun 8, 2012 at 3:16 PM, Dave Dvorchak  
>>>wrote:
>>>
>>>How do you prove anything with these old life of print leases? If we bought 
>>>these prints in the 60s and 70s, that paperwork is long gone. Screen it and 
>>>hope nobody comes after you? What if you inherit another library's 
>>>collection and they had leases on them? 



On Fri, Jun 8, 2012 at 11:39 AM, Jessica Rosner  
wrote:

I would strongly suspect they screened it from a very old life of print 
lease. I can tell you that the film has never had
>"regular"  US film distribution and has been about the hardest Powell film 
>to track down and screen. However if
>Studio Canal is the owner you will at least get an answer. I have put my 
>feelers out but my friend who has dealt with them the most is out of town 
>at the moment. 
>
>
>
>On Fri, Jun 8, 2012 at 11:27 AM, Dave Dvorchak  
>wrote:
>
>I can see on Google that the Boston Public Library did a 16mm screening in 
>2004, there must be some hope.
>>My print crushes any DVD version out there!
>>On Jun 8, 2012 11:24 AM, "Jessica Rosner"  wrote:
>>
>>They used to have a US rep named Stuart Lessel (?) in LA and I hate to 
>>burst your bubble or jump to conclusions but
>>>Studio Canal is almost surely one of those  if you have to ask you can't 
>>>afford it places. Their standard fee for venues
>>>to show a current film is 500 Euros per show according to several of my 
>>>customers. They are also not likely to be friendly to the idea of 16mm 
>>>print being licensed. That said I will try to get you a contact.
>>>
>>>
>>>On Fri, Jun 8, 2012 at 11:13 AM, Dave Dvorchak 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>I have acquired a stupendous (!!!) original IB Technicolor 16mm print of 
>>>this film, too good not to screen for the public.

Criterion did a DVD which is now out of print, they say the rights are 
with Studio Canal but don't know who, or if anyone, distributes in the 
US. They thought maybe Rialto Pictures but it doesn't look like it's in 
their catalog.

Anyone have a Studio Canal contact? Do they have a US operation?

-- 
David Dvorchak
Office Manager
Providence Community Library
ddvorc...@provcomlib.org
(401) 467-2700 x2


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Re: [Videolib] I knew we should have done that Storycorps interview

[elizabeth mcmahon]

Humorously. Hope that was obvious enough.


Elizabeth

From: elizabeth mcmahon 
>To: "videolib@lists.berkeley.edu"  
>Sent: Tuesday, April 3, 2012 7:13 PM
>Subject: Re: [Videolib] I knew we should have done that Storycorps interview
>
>
>Can I "like," no "love" this? Gary, don't leave us all bereft of your 
>accumulated knowledge and humously, wryly, maybe cynically  reasoned (though 
>sometimes just to throw us off, impassioned) opinions. Retire from "work" if 
>you must, but do not retire us, your flock. We need you, Gary, oh yes we do, 
>for the foreseeable future. We love you Gary, that much is true.
>
> 
>From: Maureen Tripp 
>>To: "'videolib@lists.berkeley.edu'"  
>>Sent: Tuesday, April 3, 2012 3:57 PM
>>Subject: [Videolib] I knew we should have done that Storycorps interview
>>
>>
>>Gary, you are my hero.  If you’re not doing this anymore, I kind of don’t 
>>want to, either.
>>On the other hand, I do need to stay employed.  
>>But it will not be as much fun.  And it will be way harder without your 
>>guidance and inspiration.
>>
>>Maureen Tripp
>>Media Librarian
>>Iwasaki Library
>>120 Boylston Street
>>Boston, MA 02116
>>maureen_tr...@emerson.edu
>>(617)824-8407
>>
>>
>>
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>>between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
>>distributors.
>>
>>
>>Elizabeth
>
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Re: [Videolib] I knew we should have done that Storycorps interview

[elizabeth mcmahon]

Can I "like," no "love" this? Gary, don't leave us all bereft of your 
accumulated knowledge and humously, wryly, maybe cynically  reasoned (though 
sometimes just to throw us off, impassioned) opinions. Retire from "work" if 
you must, but do not retire us, your flock. We need you, Gary, oh yes we do, 
for the foreseeable future. We love you Gary, that much is true.

 
From: Maureen Tripp 
>To: "'videolib@lists.berkeley.edu'"  
>Sent: Tuesday, April 3, 2012 3:57 PM
>Subject: [Videolib] I knew we should have done that Storycorps interview
>
>
>Gary, you are my hero.  If you’re not doing this anymore, I kind of don’t want 
>to, either.
>On the other hand, I do need to stay employed.  
>But it will not be as much fun.  And it will be way harder without your 
>guidance and inspiration.
>
>Maureen Tripp
>Media Librarian
>Iwasaki Library
>120 Boylston Street
>Boston, MA 02116
>maureen_tr...@emerson.edu
>(617)824-8407
>
>
>
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>
>Elizabeth
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Re: [Videolib] re Your pricing policies

[elizabeth mcmahon]

Thanks, Vicki, for seeing my perspective. I'd like to take this opportunity to 
make a crucial amendment to what I said, now bolded and underlined: 
Potentially, you could be looking at one copy each for a system of say, 10 
federated libraries, or a really large system of 90 branches. And hopefully, 
the subject matter is compelling enough that it circs more than once or twice. 
That's where collection development and knowledge of the community and its 
library collections' usage is paramount. We want statistics, afterall, 
everyone's bread and butter!


Elizabeth

From: Vicki Nesting 
>To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu 
>Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2012 5:38 PM
>Subject: Re: [Videolib] re Your pricing policies
>
>I want to second what Elizabeth is saying.  Not all public libraries do 
>public screenings and if they do, it may be a one time thing, in which 
>case they will request public performance rights.  At least 99% of the 
>dvd use in our medium-sized public library is home use.  And, as 
>Elizabeth points out, we cannot plunk down $100+ for a dvd that's for 
>home use only and may only check out once or twice.  It's just not a 
>reasonable cost for us. 
>
>Vicki Nesting
>St. Charles Parish Library
>Louisiana
>
>
>
>
>elizabeth mcmahon wrote:
>
>> Nahum,
>>  
>> That may very well be true; I cannot speak for all public 
>> libraries/systems. That's also not to say just because there is a 
>> public meeting room or even an auditorium that it is used for 
>> screenings also. Many libraries do not bother with film programming, 
>> regrettably. But there is a big difference between a public library 
>> doing public programming (for which titles would necessarily need 
>> PPR) and patrons browsing open stacks (and still in this day and age, 
>> browsing cards that represent titles kept in closed stacks for 
>> security reasons) and picking up a few things to take home to 
>> watch. That is what is termed home use only and strictly copyright 
>> protected. Public libraries cannot plunk down $100+ for a dvd that's 
>> home use only. Won't/cannot happen. Thus the price adjustment 
>> downwards by an increasing amount of distributors. Potentially, you 
>> could be looking at one copy for a system of say, 10 federated 
>> libraries, or a really large system of 90 branches. Obviously there's 
>> a profit margin in there, if you are open to it. Of course libraries 
>> that plan on public screenings either need one time only permission 
>> depending on what the film/dvd is or more often merely will purchase a 
>> copy with PPR for the permanent collection. My question was aimed at 
>> what you are doing to get your titles exposed to a greater audience. 
>>  
>> Elizabeth McMahon
>>
>>    From: nahum laufer 
>>    To: 'elizabeth mcmahon' ;
>>    videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
>>    Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2012 1:40 PM
>>    Subject: RE: [Videolib] re Your pricing policies
>>
>>    Hi Elizabeth
>>    Thanks for your remarks.
>>    Of course I distribute to Public libraries, but to best of my
>>    knowledge most libraries today have a  screening room, nearly all
>>    also have film series/clubs, so no point in licensing only for
>>    "lending only", yet when a small community library applied to me I
>>    gave a discount.
>>    Also a big county library with 20 branches wants say 10 copies one
>>    for each branch also will receive a discount.
>>    Please let me know in which library you serve.
>>    Best
>>    Nahum Laufer
>>    Sales
>>    Docs for Education
>>    Erez Laufer Films
>>    Holland st 10
>>    Afulla 18371
>>    Israel
>>      
>>      
>>    From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu
>>    [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of
>>    elizabeth mcmahon
>>    Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 9:27 PM
>>    To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
>>    Subject: Re: [Videolib] re Your pricing policies
>>      
>>    From a public library standpoint, would not "library lending
>>    rights" be analogous to the accepted term home use only? Or does
>>    you company not sell, or seek to sell, to public libraries? $175
>>    is prohibitive at best, and is more in line for a title with the
>>    cost for PPR. Are you not interested in selling freely circulating
>>    copies that can be borrowed by the public to enjoy in the confines
>>    of their own home? More and more top drawer distributors recognize
>>    they are missing out on considerable sales by not doing so, a

Re: [Videolib] re Your pricing policies

[elizabeth mcmahon]

Nahum,
 
That may very well be true; I cannot speak for all public libraries/systems. 
That's also not to say just because there is a public meeting room or even an 
auditorium that it is used for screenings also. Many libraries do not bother 
with film programming, regrettably. But there is a big difference between a 
public library doing public programming (for which titles would necessarily 
need PPR) and patrons browsing open stacks (and still in this day and age, 
browsing cards that represent titles kept in closed stacks for security 
reasons) and picking up a few things to take home to watch. That is what is 
termed home use only and strictly copyright protected. Public libraries cannot 
plunk down $100+ for a dvd that's home use only. Won't/cannot happen. Thus the 
price adjustment downwards by an increasing amount of distributors. 
Potentially, you could be looking at one copy for a system of say, 10 federated 
libraries, or a really large system of 90
 branches. Obviously there's a profit margin in there, if you are open to it. 
Of course libraries that plan on public screenings either need one time only 
permission depending on what the film/dvd is or more often merely will purchase 
a copy with PPR for the permanent collection. My question was aimed at what you 
are doing to get your titles exposed to a greater audience. 

Elizabeth McMahon

From: nahum laufer 
>To: 'elizabeth mcmahon' ; videolib@lists.berkeley.edu 
>Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2012 1:40 PM
>Subject: RE: [Videolib] re Your pricing policies
>
>
>Hi Elizabeth
>Thanks for your remarks.
>Of course I distribute to Public libraries, but to best of my knowledge most 
>libraries today have a  screening room, nearly all also have film 
>series/clubs, so no point in licensing only for "lending only", yet when a 
>small community library applied to me I gave a discount.
>Also a big county library with 20 branches wants say 10 copies one for each 
>branch also will receive a discount.
>Please let me know in which library you serve.
>Best
>Nahum Laufer
>Sales
>Docs for Education
>Erez Laufer Films
>Holland st 10 
>Afulla 18371
>Israel
> 
> 
>From:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
>[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of elizabeth mcmahon
>Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 9:27 PM
>To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
>Subject: Re: [Videolib] re Your pricing policies
> 
>From a public library standpoint, would not "library lending rights" be 
>analogous to the accepted term home use only? Or does you company not sell, or 
>seek to sell, to public libraries? $175 is prohibitive at best, and is more in 
>line for a title with the cost for PPR. Are you not interested in selling 
>freely circulating copies that can be borrowed by the public to enjoy in the 
>confines of their own home? More and more top drawer distributors recognize 
>they are missing out on considerable sales by not doing so, and therefore, 
>changing their pricing models.
>
>
> 
>Elizabeth McMahon
>
> 
>From:"ghand...@library.berkeley.edu" 
>>To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu 
>>Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 3:08 PM
>>Subject: Re: [Videolib] re Your pricing policies
>>
>>Thanks
>>
>>There's still a problem, I'm afraid.  Screening films/videos in a
>>classroom in the service of regular curricula does not require separate
>>rights in this country.  The copyright laws of the US have a specific
>>provision for allowing such use in face-to-face teaching.
>>
>>It would be more accurate (and honest) to simply charge two prices:
>>
>>One for use in classrooms and libraries, and one for public performance.
>>
>>As to your question:  An opening screening (i.e. an extra-curricular
>>screening) generally requires performance rights, even if a professor
>>gives a spiel before the show, and even if no admittance fees are charged.
>>
>>Berkeley would be interested in joining your growing customer base, but
>>not with the terms currently stated on your web site.
>>
>>Shalom,
>>
>>Gary
>>
>>
>>
>>>
>>> Dear Gary
>>> Thanks for your answer and remarks.
>>> We knew about the rules of face to face screening in classrooms regardless
>>> of size
>>> We will remove the words (up to 50 students) from our pricing & invoices.
>>> Anyway I am not around to count.
>>> I hope that will solve the legal problem
>>> Most university libraries purchased classroom screening rights, yet some
>>> preferred to buy also Public screening rights.
>>>
>>> Yet I have a question many universities have a film series open to all
>>&g

Re: [Videolib] re Your pricing policies

[elizabeth mcmahon]

>From a public library standpoint, would not "library lending rights" be 
>analogous to the accepted term home use only? Or does you company not sell, or 
>seek to sell, to public libraries? $175 is prohibitive at best, and is more in 
>line for a title with the cost for PPR. Are you not interested in selling 
>freely circulating copies that can be borrowed by the public to enjoy in the 
>confines of their own home? More and more top drawer distributors recognize 
>they are missing out on considerable sales by not doing so, and therefore, 
>changing their pricing models.


Elizabeth McMahon

 
From: "ghand...@library.berkeley.edu" 
>To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu 
>Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 3:08 PM
>Subject: Re: [Videolib] re Your pricing policies
>
>Thanks
>
>There's still a problem, I'm afraid.  Screening films/videos in a
>classroom in the service of regular curricula does not require separate
>rights in this country.  The copyright laws of the US have a specific
>provision for allowing such use in face-to-face teaching.
>
>It would be more accurate (and honest) to simply charge two prices:
>
>One for use in classrooms and libraries, and one for public performance.
>
>As to your question:  An opening screening (i.e. an extra-curricular
>screening) generally requires performance rights, even if a professor
>gives a spiel before the show, and even if no admittance fees are charged.
>
>Berkeley would be interested in joining your growing customer base, but
>not with the terms currently stated on your web site.
>
>Shalom,
>
>Gary
>
>
>
>>
>> Dear Gary
>> Thanks for your answer and remarks.
>> We knew about the rules of face to face screening in classrooms regardless
>> of size
>> We will remove the words (up to 50 students) from our pricing & invoices.
>> Anyway I am not around to count.
>> I hope that will solve the legal problem
>> Most university libraries purchased classroom screening rights, yet some
>> preferred to buy also Public screening rights.
>>
>> Yet I have a question many universities have a film series open to all
>> students & faculty and if a professor gives a short explanation before the
>> screening is that a face to face screening?
>>
>> I hope Berkeley will join our growing list of customers
>>
>> Shalom (Peace)
>>
>> Nahum Laufer
>> Sales
>> Docs for Education
>> Erez Laufer Films
>> Holland st 10
>> Afulla 18371
>> Israel
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -
>>
>> Original Message-
>> From: m...@library.berkeley.edu [mailto:m...@library.berkeley.edu]
>> Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 6:05 PM
>> To: lauf...@netvision.net.il
>> Cc: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
>> Subject: Your pricing policies
>>
>> Hello
>>
>> Thanks for this link; your catalog has some interesting-sounding stuff in
>> it.  I have some fairly serious concerns about the wording of your pricing
>> policy, however.
>>
>> US copyright law allows the screening of whole films/videos in
>> face-to-face classroom teaching, REGARDLESS of the size of the class.
>> Your pricing schedule wording ignores this fact.  I understand the
>> differential pricing for public performance rights, but your wording for
>> the $175 "library lending rights" is misleading and not legally
>> supportable, unless you consider this a contract stipulation, in which
>> case I'd strongly urge my library colleagues not to do business with your
>> firm.
>>
>> Let me know if you have questions, or if there are clarifications I should
>> know about.
>>
>> Gary Handman
>>
>>
>>
>> $175 for library lending rights. Includes screenings rights in classrooms
>> (up to 50 students).
>>
>> $250 library lending rights and public performance rights for screening
>> when no admission fee is charged.
>>
>>
>> (subject)  Comments and Suggestion Form
>>> (from-name)  Library Web user
>>> (from-email)  someb...@library.berkeley.edu
>>> (urlRef)  http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/MRC/vrtlists.html
>>> (comments)
>>> --
>>> -
>>> Dear Gary
>>> I have written before to you about our project Docs for Education I am
>>> waiting that Berekeley Library will join other prestigius universities
>>> and purchase our films See www.docsforeducation.com
>>> <http://www.docsforeducation.com/>
>>>
>>> I want to have our film list on your vi

Re: [Videolib] African immigrants in US

[elizabeth mcmahon]

Well, Gary, there's "The Lost Boys of Sudan," which I'm sure you've seen. It's 
extraordinary. http://www.lostboysfilm.com/


Elizabeth

From: Dina Robinson 
>To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu 
>Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 2:22 PM
>Subject: Re: [Videolib] African immigrants in US
>
>Gary:  I can think of 2 features although the directors are not
>originally from the US, GOODBYE SOLO and LITTLE SENEGAL.  Don't know if
>they'll count for you. I'll try to think of more.  
>
>Cornelius Moore
>California Newsreel
>500 Third Street, #505
>San Francisco, CA 94107
>Phone: 415.284.7800
>Fax: 415.284.7801
>d...@newsreel.org
>http://www.newsreel.org
>
>California Newsreel is the oldest non-profit, social issue documentary
>film distribution center in the country and a leading resource for the
>advancement of racial and social justice. Visit our website at:
>www.newsreel.org and sign up for our e-newsletter at:
>http://www.newsreel.org/nav/emaillist.asp
>
>-Original Message-
>From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu
>[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of
>ghand...@library.berkeley.edu
>Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 11:09 AM
>To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
>Subject: [Videolib] African immigrants in US
>
>Hi folks
>
>Looking for US theatrical films that feature--either centrally or
>fleetingly--contemporary immigrants from Africa in the US.  I've got The
>Visitor.  Jim Sheridan's In America doesn't count (I discovered to my
>surprise that it was made in the UK).  And pls no Eddie Murphy Coming to
>America...
>
>gary
>
>
>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.
>
>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] Exciting Opportunity for Colleges and Universities

[elizabeth mcmahon]

Dear Videolib,
 
I wanted to draw my academic colleagues' attention to this terrific 
opportunity. You still have time to apply for the grants that are being offered 
to participate in this.
 
"Pragda has started a new initiative, Spanish Film Club, designed to help 
colleges and universities host Spanish and Latin American film festivals. 
Schools receive grant money to screen a minimum of five films, selected from a 
catalogue of twenty new titles, as well as to organize online Q&As with 
filmmakers. The grant deadline is March 15th."
 
http://www.pragda.com/spanishfilmclub
 
Elizabeth McMahonVIDEOLIB 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 at Risk's Relationship to new ARL Code of Best Practices

[elizabeth mcmahon]

Jessica,
 
Was that Howard Besser who said that at the ALA meeting?

Elizabeth

From: Jessica Rosner 
>To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu 
>Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 3:47 PM
>Subject: Re: [Videolib] Video at Risk's Relationship to new ARL Code of Best 
>Practices
>
>
>Gary.
>I know I have mentioned this before but never directly asked you, is it your 
>belief that in determining if an item is rare and should be "preserved"  that 
>no effort should ever be made to contact the rights holder/filmmaker? I ask 
>because that is exactly what one of the top NYU people told a group of 
>librarians at ALA meeting a few years ago and that is a key reason I have so 
>little trust in the "code", this project and to be honest acedemic libraries. 
>I think it sums up the entire attitude of the ARL code of basically under no 
>circumstances involve or consult with rights holders on the material they own 
>or made because they are the enemy.
>
>
>On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 11:36 AM,  wrote:
>
>Hi Debra
>>
>>Berkeley is a principle partner in this project (along with NYU).  A
>>significant part of the project will be identifying materials in
>>collections which are eligible for reformatting, primarily under the
>>provisions of Section 108, but possibly under the mantle of fair use, as
>>well.
>>
>>None of us on the project have had contact with the developers of the ARL
>>code (to my knowledge).
>>
>>gary
>>
>>
>>
>>> Hi-
>>>
>>> Does anyone know if the Video at Risk project (dealing with reformatting
>>> of VHS tapes)  has a relationship with the new ARL "Code of Best
>>> Practices" undertaking ? Have there been a conversation between these
>>> parties?
>>>
>>> Just Curious.
>>>
>>> Thanks.
>>> Debra
>>>
>>> Debra H. Mandel,
>>> Head, Digital Media Design Studio
>>> Northeastern University Libraries
>>> 360 Huntington Ave.
>>> 200 SL
>>> Boston,  MA 02115
>>> 617-373-4902;  617-373-5409-Fax
>>>
>>> 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.
>>
>
>
>-- 
>Jessica Rosner
>Media Consultant
>224-545-3897 (cell)
>212-627-1785 (land line)
>jessicapros...@gmail.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.
>
>
>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] Keeping the ability to project film in cinemas and the Digital Dilemma

[elizabeth mcmahon]

Sorry, everybody! This was not intended for your eyes, at least not from me, as 
you will read. Please do not respond, unless the letter is sent in earnest by 
its author. I apologize for the goof, as I did not delete the addy after I 
typed it to copy it. Happy Presidents Day!


Elizabeth

From: elizabeth mcmahon 
>To: Alexis Mayer  
>Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 3:06 PM
>Subject: Re: [Videolib] Keeping the ability to project film in cinemas and the 
>Digital Dilemma
>
>
>Hi Alexis,
> 
>Bravo on such a well-composed letter that is both poignant and practical. I am 
>looking forward to members' thoughts and suggestions, as I am starting a new 
>chapter in my life after 18 years in NYC, 15 spent working with the film and 
>video collection as a librarian/programmer/preservationist at Then New York 
>Public Library. My "dream" is to found something practically exactly identical 
>to your film institute!
> 
>Doubtless the articles you refer are AMIA-generated, but they were off my 
>radar. Are they online to read, or in print? Obviously, must read material.
> 
>I would encourage you to post this exact letter on the Frameworks listserv 
>Experimental Discussion List , and maybe even 
>Videolib videolib . You should register first 
>with both. Don't know if emails are accepted if you're not. Google Frameworks, 
>and then Videolib is, God it's been so long! Either ALA (American Library 
>Association/Video Roundtable) or through Berkeley. Gary Handman is the 
>moderator. I bet just googling "subsribing to..." will get you where you want 
>to be.
> 
>Your plight is especially salient right now, as everyone in the 
>experimental/avant-garde cinema community are apoplectic over the prospective 
>loss of Canyon Cinema, the beloved, 50 year film distributor. If we can't keep 
>them afloat somehow,  access to all that material will be lost. Many believe 
>that independent cinema is going to be lost in the digital conversion frenzy. 
>I think you'd spark some really passionate discussion there. Videolib, maybe, 
>too, worth a shot, though their focus is most universities, but I'd still do 
>it, as digitization is an oft-discussed topic. You might get some unique 
>perspectives.
> 
>Good luck; maybe once I get to Raleigh I will look you up and learn more about 
>your wonderful sounding organization!!
>
>Elizabeth McMahon
>
>From: Alexis Mayer 
>>To: ami...@lsv.uky.edu 
>>Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 1:37 PM
>>Subject: [AMIA-L] Keeping the ability to project film in cinemas and the 
>>Digital Dilemma
>>
>>Dear AMIA,
>>
>>I work for a community owned, non profit art house cinema facing the digital 
>>conversion that 
>>distributors are compelling many exhibitors to complete by 2013.  Thankfully 
>>the community is so 
>>supportive of us, and we have such a great development staff that we were 
>>able to raise the funds 
>>for the conversion.  
>>
>>Some of us here feel however, and quite strongly, that keeping the ability to 
>>project film is a must 
>>if we want to increase the breadth and diversity of our programming.  Others 
>>are concerned that 
>>fairly soon, enough will be available digitally, including archives' film 
>>holdings, that the investment 
>>in an archival projection booth may no longer be viable.
>>
>>I would love to hear from professional people working in the field if that 
>>idea is realistic, today, in 
>>five years, in ten years, in twenty?  And the reasons why or why not.  
>>
>>The Digital Dilemma 1 & 2 keep me inclined to believe the answer is closer to 
>>twenty, but I do have 
>>some specific questions from the latter publication.  In the section titled 
>>"Digitizing for Access", 
>>Distribution is at the bottom of the first table for "Motivations to 
>>Digitize."  And while the second 
>>table, "Moving Image Content Types Digitized for Access," does include 
>>Animation, Documentaries 
>>and Home Movies, it does not include say, the types of content a distributor 
>>might fund for a 2k or 
>>4k re-release.  Could this be because the archives included in the case study 
>>do not specialize in 
>>these types of holdings?  If so, would Distribution still be at the bottom of 
>>table one for archives 
>>that do?
>>
>>Thank you in advance to anyone who is able to respond! 
>>
>>Alexis Mayer
>>Theater Manager
>>Bryn Mawr Film Institute      
>>
>>
>>
>VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
>relating to the selection, evaluation

Re: [Videolib] Keeping the ability to project film in cinemas and the Digital Dilemma

[elizabeth mcmahon]

Hi Alexis,
 
Bravo on such a well-composed letter that is both poignant and practical. I am 
looking forward to members' thoughts and suggestions, as I am starting a new 
chapter in my life after 18 years in NYC, 15 spent working with the film and 
video collection as a librarian/programmer/preservationist at Then New York 
Public Library. My "dream" is to found something practically exactly identical 
to your film institute!
 
Doubtless the articles you refer are AMIA-generated, but they were off my 
radar. Are they online to read, or in print? Obviously, must read material.
 
I would encourage you to post this exact letter on the Frameworks listserv 
Experimental Discussion List , and maybe even 
Videolib videolib . You should register first with 
both. Don't know if emails are accepted if you're not. Google Frameworks, and 
then Videolib is, God it's been so long! Either ALA (American Library 
Association/Video Roundtable) or through Berkeley. Gary Handman is the 
moderator. I bet just googling "subsribing to..." will get you where you want 
to be.
 
Your plight is especially salient right now, as everyone in the 
experimental/avant-garde cinema community are apoplectic over the prospective 
loss of Canyon Cinema, the beloved, 50 year film distributor. If we can't keep 
them afloat somehow,  access to all that material will be lost. Many believe 
that independent cinema is going to be lost in the digital conversion frenzy. I 
think you'd spark some really passionate discussion there. Videolib, maybe, 
too, worth a shot, though their focus is most universities, but I'd still do 
it, as digitization is an oft-discussed topic. You might get some unique 
perspectives.
 
Good luck; maybe once I get to Raleigh I will look you up and learn more about 
your wonderful sounding organization!!

Elizabeth McMahon

From: Alexis Mayer 
>To: ami...@lsv.uky.edu 
>Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 1:37 PM
>Subject: [AMIA-L] Keeping the ability to project film in cinemas and the 
>Digital Dilemma
>
>Dear AMIA,
>
>I work for a community owned, non profit art house cinema facing the digital 
>conversion that 
>distributors are compelling many exhibitors to complete by 2013.  Thankfully 
>the community is so 
>supportive of us, and we have such a great development staff that we were able 
>to raise the funds 
>for the conversion.  
>
>Some of us here feel however, and quite strongly, that keeping the ability to 
>project film is a must 
>if we want to increase the breadth and diversity of our programming.  Others 
>are concerned that 
>fairly soon, enough will be available digitally, including archives' film 
>holdings, that the investment 
>in an archival projection booth may no longer be viable.
>
>I would love to hear from professional people working in the field if that 
>idea is realistic, today, in 
>five years, in ten years, in twenty?  And the reasons why or why not.  
>
>The Digital Dilemma 1 & 2 keep me inclined to believe the answer is closer to 
>twenty, but I do have 
>some specific questions from the latter publication.  In the section titled 
>"Digitizing for Access", 
>Distribution is at the bottom of the first table for "Motivations to 
>Digitize."  And while the second 
>table, "Moving Image Content Types Digitized for Access," does include 
>Animation, Documentaries 
>and Home Movies, it does not include say, the types of content a distributor 
>might fund for a 2k or 
>4k re-release.  Could this be because the archives included in the case study 
>do not specialize in 
>these types of holdings?  If so, would Distribution still be at the bottom of 
>table one for archives 
>that do?
>
>Thank you in advance to anyone who is able to respond! 
>
>Alexis Mayer
>Theater Manager
>Bryn Mawr Film Institute      
>
>
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[Videolib] Canyon Cinema in the news (bad news dept)

[elizabeth mcmahon]

>From Pip Chodorov, a tear-stained link shared. This is very sad for long-time 
>film librarians.


>
>Elizabeth McMahon
>
>- Forwarded Message -
>>From: Pip Chodorov 
>>To: Experimental Film Discussion List  
>>Sent: Friday, February 17, 2012 1:45 PM
>>Subject: [Frameworks] canyon in the news (bad news dept)
>>
>>http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/18/movies/canyon-cinema-filmmakers-cooperative-sees-grim-future.html?_r=3
>> 
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Re: [Videolib] Margaret Mead Film Festival

[elizabeth mcmahon]

Did you contact the Festival's director, Ariella Bon-Dov? Ariella Ben-Dov 
; possibly she could point you in the right direction. 


Elizabeth

From: "Hutchison, Jane" 
>To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu 
>Sent: Monday, February 13, 2012 12:20 PM
>Subject: [Videolib] Margaret Mead Film Festival
>
>
>We just had a showing of several films from the Margaret Mead Film Festival on 
>our campus.  We’d like to purchase several of them, but I have only been able 
>to find vendors in Europe for them.  Any domestic distributors for the 
>following titles?
> 
>Because We Were Born
>A Mountain Musical
>Plug & Pray
>There was Once an Island
> 
>Thanks!
> 
>Jane B. Hutchison
>Associate Director  Member
>Instruction & Research Technology  CCUMC: Leadership 
>in Media & Academic Technology
>William Paterson University  
>http://www.ccumc.org
>Wayne, NJ 07470
>973-720-2980 (work)
>973-418-7727 (cell)
>973-720-2585 (facs)
>hutchis...@wpunj.edu
> 
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>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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[Videolib] Job Posting: Squeaky Wheel / Buffalo Media Resources Seeks Executive Director

[elizabeth mcmahon]

This looks like a great position for the right person, plus its in my beloved 
hometown of Buffalo, a veritable treasure trove of culture, architecture and 
gloried history: 
http://www.squeaky.org/opportunities/squeakywheelseeksexecutivedirector 


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[Videolib] World's Fair Use Day Conference

[elizabeth mcmahon]

This conference (whose schedule isn't nailed down yet), being held in 
Washington, DC on May 4th, certainly looks like it would be a lot of fun to 
attend, based on last year's conference. It is sponsored by Public Knowledge. 
Apparently is was livestreamed last year as well. Maybe a little off the beaten 
path for most of us, but then again you never know! Gary, how's this for 
something entirely different, and yet not?  http://worldsfairuseday.org/schedule


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[Videolib] Feds Pull Plug On 300+ Popular Streaming Sites In Piracy Crackdown

[elizabeth mcmahon]

I presume that this will be of interest to videolibbers, and adds to recent 
threads on the subject:
 
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/02/super-bowl-piracy-operation-fake-sweep_n_1250996.html?utm_campaign=020212&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Alert-technology&utm_content=FullStory

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Re: [Videolib] Plea from a Media Collection Decimation Zone

[elizabeth mcmahon]

Hi Jared,
 
I worked at Donnell Media Center, The New York Public Library, for 15 years. 
Our open vhs/dvd access collection went from being closed shelf to open shelf, 
sometime in the 90's, and our fears were never realized to the extent that we 
had feared. 3 big differences, however, between what we did at a public library 
and yours, an academic library that appears to be open to the public as 
well. The vhs/discs were on shelf, organized into broad categories that 
certainly aided both patrons' serendipitous finds and pages shelving (and 
clerks and librarians, we all did it together) but 1.) they were in kwikcase 
cases http://www.gresscoltd.com/kwikcase/demo/, and 2.) they were barcoded and 
3.) they had a what we called targets (big and square shaped; I could find out 
for you if interested). Very similar to tattle tape. 
 
It was a bold move, but 10 years ago, we took the vhs out of their kwikcases, 
and had them sitting naked on the shelves. Our concerns of theft were not 
realized. Yes, a couple went missing, but nothing to set our hair ablaze. Now 
mind you, these were all titles in print. We were ever mindful of OP and rare 
titles. Also, vhs had already fallen out of favor as a medium. That helped as 
well.
 
We had a PPR reserve collection of vhs and dvds (they may still, though I know 
it was heavily and painfully weeded, another story altogether)  that went 
woefully unused, due to its inaccessibility and the hoops through which we made 
patrons jump (primarily needing to make arrangements to borrow it in advance; 
we went from 7 days to 3, but it was still 3 too many). You cannot say enough 
about the browsing effect and instant accessibility. It benefits both the 
patron and the collection (and by extension, the director of that/those 
collections). I think keeping it (closed access collections) inaccessible hurt 
circulation stats and ate up a lot of real estate. Now, frankly, I think 
putting certain titles on the open shelves BUT thrown (maybe not even all) in 
lucite cases might be advisable, but for the most part, if the items can 
theoretically be replaced (the real definition of a library v. archive), then 
it should be done. But safeguards do need to
 be taken, and are only prudent. Otherwise, you will look irresponsible, and it 
will be you, not the administration, who will be blamed ultimately. 
 
So, to sum up. A case for every dvd, and only for certain vhs. (Or just keep 
those behind the desk, or for on-site consultation only. That's reasonable, 
too, as we all know. OPs should always be protected, and those not available on 
dvd.)

Elizabeth McMahon
Formerly of Donnell Media Center
The New York Public Library


>
> From: "Seay, Jared Alexander" 
>To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu 
>Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 11:18 AM
>Subject: [Videolib] Plea from a Media Collection Decimation Zone
> 
>
>Media Collections Colleagues,
> 
>I send this out at least in part as a plea for support – moral support at the 
>very least.  Last week from out of the blue my library director announced that 
>we were to move our media collection (about 4000 VHS videos and DVDs) from the 
>media room (with closed stacks) downstairs to open stacks around the 
>circulation desk.  Although some of the titles known to be heavily used by 
>faculty for teaching are to be put “behind the desk” in a limited teaching 
>collection,  most of the titles are to be placed in an “outer ring” of 
>shelving around the circulation desk open to patrons and the public.  
> 
>Though we had been told that we would be investigating and planning for such a 
>potential move sometime in the new year, this directive came without warning 
>and certainly without any significant planning or forethought.   The titles 
>are to be put on open shelving.  There are no locked cases involved and none 
>of the titles are tattle-taped.   In the media room patrons had to check-out 
>titles even if they wanted to view them in the media room.  We could track 
>circulation statistics as well as maintain a high level of security.  As of 
>the beginning of 2012, no such control will be in place.  In short, the entire 
>collection will be unsecure and exposed to whomever deans pull a title off the 
>shelf - to view or otherwise.
>I have expressed my deep concerns, but the answer I have gotten back is that 
>we “will put things out on the shelves and monitor the shrinkage.”  Not the 
>most effective way to manage the collection I have noted. Seems akin to 
>putting pamphlets on a display that says “take one.”  Seems to me this gets to 
>the basic issue of what a library media collection is for, and how should it 
>be used and managed?  
> 
>For the record, my concerns have been echoed by other collages including 
>several higher up my chain of command.  But, top level admin

[Videolib] Arms Race Breaks Out as Giants Seek to Dominate Video StreamingCombatants include Netflix, HBO, Verizon

[elizabeth mcmahon]

"The days when a couple of Hollywood moguls could lounge around their 
smoke-filled hang-outs and divvy up the spoils are long gone.
No one smokes anymore, for one thing.  For another, there are so many players 
crowding into the streaming video market that it's starting to look like 
Saturday night in the Roman Coliseum."
 
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2011/12/arms-race-breaks-out-as-giants-seek-to-dominate-video-streaming.html

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distributors.

[Videolib] End of the Internet as we know it

[elizabeth mcmahon]

'Privacy' Bill Threatens to Censor Huge Swaths of the Internet 
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2011/11/privacy-bill-threatens-to-censor-huge-swaths-of-the-internet.html


Elizabeth
 
 "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 
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preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
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distributors.

Re: [Videolib] Friday fun question, early...

[elizabeth mcmahon]

Tampopo. Eating Raoul.


Elizabeth
 
 "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



>
>From: "Ball, James (jmb4aw)" 
>To: "videolib@lists.berkeley.edu" 
>Sent: Thursday, November 3, 2011 2:56 PM
>Subject: [Videolib] Friday fun question, early...
>
>
>Here I go again…
> 
>For November we like to feature videos that have something to do with food, 
>eating, gathering, etc.  A few example are Babette’s Feast, Eat Drink Man 
>Woman, Home for the Holidays, and What’s Cooking?.  What are your favorites?
> 
>Cheers,
> 
>Matt
> 
>__ 
>Matt Ball
>Media Services Librarian
>University of Virginia
>mattb...@virginia.edu
>434-924-3812
> 
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>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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Re: [Videolib] Perhaps Justin Bieber wants to go to UCLA

[elizabeth mcmahon]

Another espousal: 
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/gary-shapiro/oppose-pipa-and-sopa_b_1063468.html?ref=technology


Elizabeth
 
 "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



>
>From: Jessica Rosner 
>To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
>Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2011 4:36 PM
>Subject: [Videolib] Perhaps Justin Bieber wants to go to UCLA ( just kidding) 
>He opposes new penalties for deliberate copyright infringement
>
>
>http://news.yahoo.com/bieber-sen-klobuchar-locked-put-away-cuffs-copyright-043402451.html
>
>
>-- 
>Jessica Rosner
>Media Consultant
>224-545-3897 (cell)
>212-627-1785 (land line)
>jessicapros...@gmail.com
>
>
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>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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[Videolib] Kodak to license laser projection patents to Imax

[elizabeth mcmahon]

It's begun already. Kodak's selling of patent assets. I pray they can stave of 
bankruptcy.
  
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44923334/ns/business-us_business/

Elizabeth McMahon

 "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."
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Re: [Videolib] Friday fun question, early...

[elizabeth mcmahon]

O.K, like I just told Robin, who contacted me off list, there is the ONE film 
that made me decide that I wanted to be a film librarian, that I saw when I was 
16. My girlfriend Val's super cool art school teacher mom Sylvia (we're fb 
friends; Val and I aren't, lol!!) took us to the University of Buffalo (UB), 
which alway had strong student union film and other programming, to see 
Polanski's "Repulsion." Now if that's not a lurid, scare-your-socks-off film, I 
don't know what is. Again, it's psychologically terrifying, not gory. I 
remember that day like it was today. It changed my life. Became a psych 
student, then a film librarian. Thanks so much, you fugly perv. You were/are 
brilliant.


Elizabeth
 
 "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

From: "Ball, James (jmb4aw)" 
Reply-To: 
Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:13:28 +
To: "videolib@lists.berkeley.edu" 
Subject: [Videolib] Friday fun question, early...

Hi All,

Here’s a Friday fun question (but with a bit of a head start): what are your
favorite scary movies?

 Cheers,
 
MattVIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
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Re: [Videolib] Friday fun question, early...

[elizabeth mcmahon]

Oh, all right. I have been holding out. It's more a psychological thriller that 
flat out horror film (I just watched it for the first time in how many years, 
last week), but it is horrifying: Has anyone out there seen "SSS"? Makes 
"Snakes on a Plane" look like a pre-school romper room. Strother Martin (in the 
role of Dr. Stoner) and the fetching Dirk Benedict are quite game in this, 
another personality shaper of mine, from the early '70s.
 
Eileen, I wish I knew the name of the film, sounds just awful, but reminds me 
of how "Jaws" and "Rollercoaster" respectively ruined family trips to Florida 
beaches and Cedar Point Amusement Park in Ohio. And I will never forgive my 
mother for dragging me to Gloucester when I wanted to stay home so I could see 
the Stones. Childhood's a wicked thing, hahaha.

Elizabeth

 "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




>
>From: "Karsten, Eileen" 
>To: "videolib@lists.berkeley.edu" 
>Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 11:14 AM
>Subject: Re: [Videolib] Friday fun question, early...
>
>All these movies bring back memories of my babysitting days.  Growing up in 
>Chicago, it was Svengoolie for me.  Sometimes I remember his parodies more 
>than the movies.  He did make me a fan of the cheesy 50's horror movies.  
>Giant Gila Monster anybody.  Ray Kellogg seemed to be trying to throw in 
>everything but the kitchen sink.  
>
>Anybody:  What is the name of the movie with the giant grasshoppers drowning 
>in Lake Michigan?  I did not want to go anywhere near the beach after than one.
>
>
>Eileen Karsten
>Head of Technical Services
>Donnelley & Lee Library
>Lake Forest College
>555 N. Sheridan Road 
>Lake Forest, IL 60045
>kars...@mx.lakeforest.edu
>847-735-5066
>
>
>
>
>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 
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preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
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distributors.

Re: [Videolib] Friday fun question, early...

[elizabeth mcmahon]

Mine are actually tv schlock horror pieces, that left a big impression on me as 
a kid. There's three:
 
1. "Let's Scare Jessica to Death" (thank God I wasn't alone when I saw it; I 
was under a tent with my cousin Linda in my livingroom).
2. "Trilogy of Terror," with Karen Black. This has to take, hands down, the 
award for being the scariest, craziest most out of control bizarro narrative 
out there. Yeesh. My skin crawls thinking about it.
3. "Bad Ronald." Good Grief, what a creep fest this one is. Who the hell ever 
came up with this in their tristed imaginations?
 
The last from my psychedelic 70's childhood I saw in a theatre, where daddy was 
friends with the projectionist, and I got to sit in the booth and play with 
film cans:
 
4. "Arnold," starring Roddy McDowall and Stella Stevens. What a hoot that film 
was. Why dad took me is beyond me. I guess for making up for all the Disney 
stuff I dragged him to. But he managed to get this kind of stuff in as well as 
Brynner's "Westworld." (It was the first feature film to use digital image 
processing.) Yikes. It has all made me a very well-rounded person.
 
Don't know if these have been mentioned, but there's the perenially creepy 
"Eyes Without a Face," subtitles won't bother you and "Peeping Tom." 
Chs!

Elizabeth
 
 "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

>
>
>
>
>From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
>[videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] on behalf of Ball, James (jmb4aw) 
>[jmb...@eservices.virginia.edu]
>Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2011 2:13 PM
>To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
>Subject: [Videolib] Friday fun question, early...
>
>
>Hi All,
> 
>Here’s a Friday fun question (but with a bit of a head start): what are your 
>favorite scary movies?
> 
>Gary, you probably have a videography, don’t you?  Broken down by genre, 
>country of origin, director…  J
> 
>Cheers,
> 
>Matt
> 
>__ 
>Matt Ball
>Media Services Librarian
>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.
>
>
>VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
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Re: [Videolib] Fwd: Question about Latin American and Spanish Films

[elizabeth mcmahon]

That has happened recently to me, too.


Elizabeth
 
 "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



>
>From: Filmakers Library 
>To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
>Sent: Wednesday, October 5, 2011 2:42 PM
>Subject: [Videolib] Fwd: Question about Latin American and Spanish Films
>
>
>This did not appear on the list serve.  Why?
>
>Sue E. Oscar
>Filmakers Library
>124 East 40th St
>New York, NY 10016
>Tel: 212-808-4980
>Fax: 212 808-4983
>e-mail: i...@filmakers.com
>web: www.filmakers.com
>
>
>
>
>
>
>Begin forwarded message:
>
>From: Filmakers Library 
>Date: October 4, 2011 3:07:59 PM EDT
>To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
>Subject: Re: [Videolib] Question about Latin American and Spanish Films
>
>Hi Natalia, 
>I just checked our web site www.filmakers.com and under the subject heading of 
>Latin America we have 101 documentaries.  They are both from and about--many 
>are award winners.  Of course, we would be happy to help you if you have 
>questions.  And above all,  welcome to the listserve.
>
>Sue E. Oscar
>Filmakers Library
>124 East 40th St
>New York, NY 10016
>Tel: 212-808-4980
>Fax: 212 808-4983
>e-mail: i...@filmakers.com
>web: www.filmakers.com
>
>
>
>
>
>On Oct 3, 2011, at 4:35 PM, Natalia Bowdoin wrote:
>
>Dear All,
> 
>I am new to this listserv and have an immediate, specific question. I am 
>trying to find a source that has films from Latin America or Spain which our 
>academic library can buy which will include the Public Performance Rights. I 
>have looked at the Kino International catalog but it seems they have a very 
>limited number of titles from this region. Can anyone recommend another source 
>that would have more titles from this region that would include the PPR?
> 
>Many thanks for your assistance in advance. Feel free to contact me off-list.
>Natalia
> 
>Natalia Taylor Bowdoin
>Library Collections Coordinator
>Gregg-Graniteville Library
>University of South Carolina Aiken
>Aiken, South Carolina
>803-641-3492
>natal...@usca.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] Question about Latin American and Spanish Films

[elizabeth mcmahon]

Filmmaker's Library has ppr, but I doubt they have the kinds of films you are 
looking for. Again, primarily docs, and not necessarily Latin productions. But 
you should look anyways. Completely thrown by the Spain fiction films. Karen 
Ranucci edited a terrific book, that you may find dated at this point, but it's 
still a great reference: 
http://catalog.nypl.org/iii/encore/record/C%7CRb14526429%7CSranucci+karen%7CP0%2C1%7COrightresult%7CX3?lang=eng&suite=pearl

 
Elizabeth
 
 "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



>________
>From: elizabeth mcmahon 
>To: "videolib@lists.berkeley.edu" 
>Sent: Monday, October 3, 2011 5:24 PM
>Subject: Re: [Videolib] Question about Latin American and Spanish Films
>
>
>Also try Women Make Movies, and Third World Newsreel. You'll be delighted. 
>All are almost primarily docs. No features.
>
>
>Elizabeth
>
> "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
>
>
>
>
>>
>>From: Anthony Sweeney 
>>To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
>>Sent: Monday, October 3, 2011 4:46 PM
>>Subject: Re: [Videolib] Question about Latin American and Spanish Films
>>
>>
>>Hi Natalie,
>> 
>>Icarus Films has outstanding award-winning titles from and about Latin 
>>America, all with PPR for academic libraries.
>> 
>>A complete list is on our website here: 
>>http://icarusfilms.com/subjects/latin_am.html
>> 
>>We also just printed a catalog with new releases and best sellers. There's a 
>>PDF of it online here: http://icarusfilms.com/pdf.html
>>Call or email me if you want one via snail mail.
>> 
>>Two new films that have become personal favorites:
>>El Sicario, Room 164- The story of a hitman for the drug cartels, in Ciudad 
>>Juarez, Mexico. (new September, 2011)
>>El Velador- From dusk to dawn Martin watches over the extravagant mausoleums 
>>of Mexico's most notorious Drug Lords. (new September, 2011)
>> 
>>Let me know if you have any questions.
>> 
>>Take care,
>> 
>>Anthony Sweeney
>>Icarus Films
>>32 Court Street, 21st Floor
>>Brooklyn, NY 11201
>>T: (718) 488-8900
>>F: (718) 488-8642
>>anth...@icarusfilms.com 
>>www.icarusfilms.com  
>>www.fanlight.com  
>>www.disabilitytraining.com 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>
>>
>>
>>From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
>>[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Natalia Bowdoin
>>Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 4:35 PM
>>To: 'videolib@lists.berkeley.edu'
>>Subject: [Videolib] Question about Latin American and Spanish Films
>>
>>
>>Dear All,
>>
>>I am new to this listserv and have an immediate, specific question. I am 
>>trying to find a source that has films from Latin America or Spain which our 
>>academic library can buy which will include the Public Performance Rights. I 
>>have looked at the Kino International catalog but it seems they have a very 
>>limited number of titles from this region. Can anyone recommend another 
>>source that would have more titles from this region that would include the 
>>PPR?
>>
>>Many thanks for your assistance in advance. Feel free to contact me off-list.
>>Natalia
>>
>>Natalia Taylor Bowdoin
>>Library Collections Coordinator
>>Gregg-Graniteville Library
>>University of South Carolina Aiken
>>Aiken, South Carolina
>>803-641-3492
>>natal...@usca.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 
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between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
distributors.

Re: [Videolib] Question about Latin American and Spanish Films

[elizabeth mcmahon]

Also try Women Make Movies, and Third World Newsreel. You'll be delighted. 
All are almost primarily docs. No features.


Elizabeth
 
 "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



>
>From: Anthony Sweeney 
>To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
>Sent: Monday, October 3, 2011 4:46 PM
>Subject: Re: [Videolib] Question about Latin American and Spanish Films
>
>
>Hi Natalie,
> 
>Icarus Films has outstanding award-winning titles from and about Latin 
>America, all with PPR for academic libraries.
> 
>A complete list is on our website here: 
>http://icarusfilms.com/subjects/latin_am.html
> 
>We also just printed a catalog with new releases and best sellers. There's a 
>PDF of it online here: http://icarusfilms.com/pdf.html
>Call or email me if you want one via snail mail.
> 
>Two new films that have become personal favorites:
>El Sicario, Room 164- The story of a hitman for the drug cartels, in Ciudad 
>Juarez, Mexico. (new September, 2011)
>El Velador- From dusk to dawn Martin watches over the extravagant mausoleums 
>of Mexico's most notorious Drug Lords. (new September, 2011)
> 
>Let me know if you have any questions.
> 
>Take care,
> 
>Anthony Sweeney
>Icarus Films
>32 Court Street, 21st Floor
>Brooklyn, NY 11201
>T: (718) 488-8900
>F: (718) 488-8642
>anth...@icarusfilms.com 
>www.icarusfilms.com  
>www.fanlight.com  
>www.disabilitytraining.com 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>
>
>
>From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
>[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Natalia Bowdoin
>Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 4:35 PM
>To: 'videolib@lists.berkeley.edu'
>Subject: [Videolib] Question about Latin American and Spanish Films
>
>
>Dear All,
> 
>I am new to this listserv and have an immediate, specific question. I am 
>trying to find a source that has films from Latin America or Spain which our 
>academic library can buy which will include the Public Performance Rights. I 
>have looked at the Kino International catalog but it seems they have a very 
>limited number of titles from this region. Can anyone recommend another source 
>that would have more titles from this region that would include the PPR?
> 
>Many thanks for your assistance in advance. Feel free to contact me off-list.
>Natalia
> 
>Natalia Taylor Bowdoin
>Library Collections Coordinator
>Gregg-Graniteville Library
>University of South Carolina Aiken
>Aiken, South Carolina
>803-641-3492
>natal...@usca.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 
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between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
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Re: [Videolib] Mystic Fire Video?

[elizabeth mcmahon]

Karen Ranucci, formerly of Latin American Video Archives, is still kicking 
around in a new incarnation at Democracy Now. She's findable, and may well know 
about contact info.


Elizabeth
 
 "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



>
>From: Dennis Doros 
>To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
>Sent: Monday, October 3, 2011 4:38 PM
>Subject: Re: [Videolib] Mystic Fire Video?
>
>
>Sadly, Sheldon Rochlin of Mystic Fire died many years ago and the company was 
>sold and then disolved shortly thereafter. I think you're better off finding 
>out if the late director Allan Francovich has any descendants. It's a 
>longshot, but Linda Duchin can ask Jose Lopez if he remembers since they had 
>his film ON COMPANY BUSINESS for a long time. (That, I think I still have a 
>16mm of...) 
>
>
>
>
>Best regards,
>Dennis Doros
>Milestone Film & Video/Milliarium Zero
>PO Box 128
>Harrington Park, NJ 07640
>Phone: 201-767-3117
>Fax: 201-767-3035
>email: milefi...@gmail.com
>www.milestonefilms.com 
>www.comebackafrica.com
>
>www.yougottomove.com
>
>www.ontheboweryfilm.com
>www.arayafilm.com
>www.exilesfilm.com
>www.wordisoutmovie.com
>www.killerofsheep.com
>
>AMIA Austin 2011: www.amianet.org
>Join "Milestone Film" on Facebook!
>
>
>Follow Milestone on Twitter!
>
>On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 4:21 PM, Deborah Benrubi  wrote:
>
>Dear wisdom of the list, 
>>
>>Does anyone know if Mystic Fire Video or any successor in interest is still 
>>around, and/or how to contact Maxine Harris or anyone else associated with 
>>Mystic Fire/ Hither Hills Productions? I'm trying to find who has the rights 
>>to The Houses Are Full of Smoke.
>>
>>Thank you!
>>
>>Deborah Benrubi
Technical Services Librarian
University of San Francisco
Gleeson Library|Geschke Center
2130 Fulton St.
San Francisco, CA 94117

ph. 415.422.5672 fax 415.422.2233
>>
>>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 
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between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
distributors.

Re: [Videolib] U-Matic playback machines for sale or rental?

[elizabeth mcmahon]

Can you get your hands on a copy of this directory:
Title MPE audio visual source directory for services and products / published 
semi-annually by Motion Picture Enterprises Publications, Inc. 
Imprint Tarrytown, N.Y. : Motion Picture Enterprises Publications. 

It is nationwide in scope, and provides information that covers equipment 
rental and purchase. If you can't get access to a copy of the directory right 
away, you can call NYPL and they could consult their copy for Montana. I highly 
recommend subscribing to it. It is very inexpensive and really comes in handy.
Elizabeth
 
 "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


On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 5:07 PM, Ravas, Tammy  wrote:
>> Greetings from the sunny mountains,
>>
>> Would anyone here be able to point me in the direction of a U-Matic playback 
>> machine for sale or rental?
>>
>> Many thanks in advance.
>>
>> Best wishes,
>> --
>> Tammy Ravas
>> Visual and Performing Arts Librarian and Media Coordinator
>> Assistant Professor
>> Mansfield Library
>> University of Montana
>> Ph: 406-243-4402
>> E-mail: tammy.ra...@umontana.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.
>>
>
>
>
>-- 
>Jessica Rosner
>Media Consultant
>224-545-3897 (cell)
>212-627-1785 (land line)
>jessicapros...@gmail.com
>
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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 
>between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
>distributors.
>
>
>VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
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preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
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Re: [Videolib] great courses

[elizabeth mcmahon]

I have never hesitated on acquistioning any "Great Courses"  for a moment. They 
circulate heavily, are heartily appreciated and are a worthwhile and 
valuable investment. Some of the best money spent, I say that from experience.  
Don't overthink this one. To let you know, I am coming from a public librarian 
perspective, but I'd actually think that would be helpful.


Elizabeth McMahon
 
 "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


From: CAPLAN Victoria F 
>To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
>Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2011 9:14 PM
>Subject: Re: [Videolib] great courses
>
>Hi Rhonda,
>
>I select them for purchase as well. Some students like them to supplement
>their courses, or to refresh (e.g. someone who jhas been out in the work
>place for several years doing an MSc in civil engineering who needs to
>refresh on fluid dynamics).
>
>Others I select for general education for students interest. For example,
>we have no African Studies courses at HKUST, so the 18 hour "African
>Experience" course is useful for any students who want to learn more about
>the history and cultures of Africa.
>
>
>- Victoria Caplan
>HKUST Libarry
>Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
>
>
>> Rhonda,
>> I had to purchase many of them for a faculty member who insisted they were
>> the most amazing things ever.  So be it.  Most of my colleagues did not
>> agree, but some faculty do use certain Courses because they do like the
>> content.  I'd be happy to let you know which ones are used the most.
>>
>> Best,
>> Lorraine
>> Alden Library
>> Ohio U
>>
>
>
>VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
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>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 
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[Videolib] ISP: Internet Service Provider or Internet Secret Police? “The movie and recording industries have...”

[elizabeth mcmahon]

“The movie and recording industries have long had a rocky relationship with the 
Internet in general and Internet service providers (ISP) in particular but a 
new alliance with major ISPs may change that – at the expense of consumers.”
 
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2011/07/isp-internet-service-provider-or-internet-secret-police.html
 
Elizabeth McMahonVIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
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distributors.

Re: [Videolib] how to find documentaries

[elizabeth mcmahon]

Hello Sarah,
 
Try:
 
The National Library of Medicine (NLM):
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/libserv.html
 
and
 
The New York Academy of Medicine Library:
http://nyam.waldo.kohalibrary.com/
 
Elizabeth McMahon

--- On Thu, 5/26/11, Andrews, Sarah E  wrote:


From: Andrews, Sarah E 
Subject: [Videolib] how to find documentaries
To: "videolib@lists.berkeley.edu" 
Date: Thursday, May 26, 2011, 5:36 PM



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I need some help.  In my current position I have little video 
responsibilities--unless it comes to problem solving.
 
I am looking for medical documentary films--films that would be of interest to 
medical professionals that are about medicine or scientific topics.
 
For example=Supersize Me or King Corn would be a more popular examples, 
Unnatural Causes a more academic one.
 
So--is there any place you would recommend searching and/or search strategies?  
We are pretty much open to any suggestions at this point.
 
I have played around with Worldcat, and of course Netflix, but I think my 
problem is that it is sort of hard to quantify what makes a documentary 
interesting to this audience.
 
Thanks in advance for help!
Sarah  Andrews
Access Services Supervisor
Hardin Library for the Health Sciences
 
 
 
 
 
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[Videolib] Who pulled the plug on University of Minnesota's "Troubled Waters"?

[elizabeth mcmahon]

Troubled Waters: A Mississippi River Story has been nearly four years in the 
making. A team of researchers, filmmakers, and scientists have been up and down 
the Mississippi River, knee deep in swamps and icy waters, and elbow deep in 
footage and research. The film, by the U of M's Bell Museum of Natural History, 
focuses on agriculture, pollution, and sustainable solutions. Now, suddenly, 
its premiere has been canceled, and no one can say exactly why.
 
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2010/09/15/who-pulled-plub-university-minnesotas-troubled-waters

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[Videolib] Jean-Luc Godard: 'There Is No Such Thing as Intellectual Property'

[elizabeth mcmahon]

http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2010/09/jean-luc-godard-there-is-no-such-thing-as-intellectual-property/62936/

Elizabeth McMahon


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Re: [Videolib] Video Capture Question

[elizabeth mcmahon]

Rachel,
 
Ask this question to: "Experimental Film Discussion List" 
 . There are film and videomakers there, not 
librarians:)

Elizabeth

--- On Wed, 7/14/10, Rachel Gordon  wrote:


From: Rachel Gordon 
Subject: [Videolib] Video Capture Question
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Date: Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 5:06 PM








Hey folks,
 
I sent this to the wrong email yesterday, silly me!  
  
I have a technical question (or it may be a series of them) that so far I have 
not been able to find a “we have done this” answer to yet and I thought to see 
if this is already done in your institutions and I’m just not aware of it… 
  
As many of you know, I’m creating an introductory documentary on 
homeopathy…I’ll be shooting it through the end of the year… 
  
I’ve decided to include short interviews of people who have used homeopathy to 
help fix/cure a variety of problems.  I don’t have the money to go gallivanting 
around the universe so I am hoping to figure out a way to video or internet 
conference, capture it, and use the footage in my final film (as well as for 
future website/training tools). 
  
What I’ve been told so far is that any taping/capturing done like this is only 
good enough – picture and sound quality wise – for web usage and that nobody 
has included this type of content yet in a finished film project.   
  
So if any of you have experience with helping out a professor with this, or 
doing it in your library, or any other great anecdotes/stories, I’d love to 
hear about it.  Feel free to send me info off list… 
  
Thanks!  Hope you’re having a great summer! 
Best, 
Rachel 
  
Rachel Gordon 
energ...@verizon.net 
www.energizedfilms.com 
  
  
 
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Re: [Videolib] susan seidelman short?

[elizabeth mcmahon]

NYPL preserved "And You Act Like One, Too." 
http://catalog.nypl.org/iii/encore/record/C%7CRb17088301%7CSAnd+You+Act+Like+One+too%7COrightresult?lang=eng&suite=pearl
New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman 
Center
40 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023-7498
(212) 870-1630
 
Elizabeth

--- On Mon, 6/28/10, Maureen Tripp  wrote:


From: Maureen Tripp 
Subject: [Videolib] susan seidelman short?
To: "'videolib@lists.berkeley.edu'" 
Date: Monday, June 28, 2010, 4:18 PM





Does anyone know of a source for Susan Seidelman’s short “And You Act Like One”?
Thanks, collective wisdom!
 
Maureen Tripp 
Media Librarian 
Iwasaki Library
120 Boylston Street 
Boston, MA 02116 
maureen_tr...@emerson.edu 
(617)824-8407
 
 
 
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[Videolib] Modern Marvels features Library of Congress tonight

[elizabeth mcmahon]

http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/local/article/modern_marvels_features_library_of_congress_tonight/58955/
 
 
Elizabeth McMahon


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Re: [Videolib] library goes GAGA

[elizabeth mcmahon]

I sincerely hope this doesn’t offend anyone, but back in 1992/3, I was very 
involved in the UB student ALA chapter and was a rep in the University Grad 
Students Union for my department. I was a natural programmer it turned out. I 
had a blast inviting speakers and arranging library tours, etal. My most 
famous, and still remembered, program, was with the legendary Sandy Berman 
(http://www.sanfordberman.org/), talking about his impassioned battles with 
LC’s cataloguing department, to make classifications more user-friendly. The 
name of that progam?  “For Fucking, See Librarian.” I advertised the hell out 
of it. The bulk of those who comprised the sold-out “show” never even knew UB 
had a Library School! (I handed out a feedback survey.) I had great, 
supportive and caring professors – with slightly bent senses of humor. What a 
terrific memory!!! 

Elizabeth

--- On Fri, 6/4/10, CROWLEY, CHRISTINE  wrote:


From: CROWLEY, CHRISTINE 
Subject: Re: [Videolib] library goes GAGA
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Date: Friday, June 4, 2010, 5:34 PM


I was at the Univ of Iowa when they were granted accreditation by ALA.
It was an exciting time and we all (33 in my class) felt like pioneers.
For their visit, we created a slide-tape production about a field trip
we voluntarily took to Chicago over spring break that year, visiting
various libraries, including some reading and study centers in the
public housing projects. I believe Peggy Sullivan helped host us as she
was friends with one of our professors. We selected music for the show,
including "Our house is very very fine house, with two cats in the
yard..." backing up images of library lions. It was a project embraced
by all of us, including the faculty. They used it to show off for a few
years. We were accredited and never looked back. I think we promoted
ourselves as professional but with a good sense of humor and did not
take ourselves too seriously. I still try to do that. 

Christine Crowley
Dean of Learning Resources
Northwest Vista College
3535 N. Ellison Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78251
210.486.4572 voice
210.486.4504 fax
NEW NAME AND email--ccrowl...@alamo.edu


-Original Message-
From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of
ghand...@library.berkeley.edu
Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 4:24 PM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [Videolib] library goes GAGA

Seems to me when I was in library school (sometime in bibliographic
mezozoic) we had better things (or at least too many things)to do with
our
limited time and resources.  Then again, I see that two of the number
one
Billboard songs during my early tenure in Lib School were Tony Orlando
and
Dawn's He Don't Love You (Like I Love You) and Barry Manilow's
Mandy...maybe there simply wasn't enough material to work with
(http://www.bobborst.com/popculture/number-one-songs-by-year/?y=1975)

gary

Wait...maybe we coulda worked with KC and the Sunshine Band's That's The
Way (I Like It)

> Goofballs? I know many of the library school students who appear in
this
> video contribute much to the UW Libraries. They answer reference
> questions, process collections, and--perhaps most importantly--infuse
the
> Libraries with enthusiasm and new ideas. GaGa's not in my playlist,
but
> creativity is always on my radar.
>
> And probably no one knows better than they do that the "woods are
> burning." Many students are graduating with mounds of debt and at time
> when professional jobs are scarce. I'd rather see them channel what
must
> be some anxiety about the future into a catalog-centric GaGa parody
than
> sometime curmudgeonly.
>
> John Vallier
> __
> Head, Distributed Media
> UW Libraries Media Center
> vall...@uw.edu 206-616-1210
> http://lib.washington.edu/media
> http://faculty.washington.edu/vallier
>
>> ghand...@library.berkeley.edu
>> Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 1:08 PM
>> To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
>> Subject: Re: [Videolib] library goes GAGA
>>
>> I wish I hadn't...  The woods are burning and these goofballs are
>> producing GaGa parodies?...I dunno.  Hope this wasn't done on company
>> time.
>>
>> Gary H. (who's feeling even more curmudgeonly than usual this
morning)
>>
>
>
>
>
> 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


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