Re: [Videolib] practical processes with open shelving for DVDs?

Hi Mary, We've had open shelves in Media for the past 19 years (ever since our library opened). We use LC classification, with some slight modifications to make the feature films more browsable. We then physically separate by format (based on physical format): * VHS + DVD together (they can fit

Re: [Videolib] streaming justification

Hi Rhonda Berkeley currently has access to ASP's Theater on Video, which was licensed via the California Digital Library as a consortial buy...I was not a strong supporter, but I was out-voted. We also have ASP's Ethnographic Video collection, purchased by our Anthro librarian with $ from a major

[Videolib] streaming justification

Hi everyone, So, when you are looking at whether to purchase one of the streaming packages, Alexander St., Films Media group, or whatever, what are your justifications ? Do you look at all the usage stats of each title included in the package, and if so, how many uses and of how many of the tit

Re: [Videolib] practical processes with open shelving for DVDs?

Hi Lauren, We moved to open shelves several years ago. It has been great. DVDs are in locked cases. Take your pick from the library supplier catalogs. Shelving is adjacent to the Media service window, so we can still provide assistance. Main circ desk also has the key mechanism so that DVDs ca

Re: [Videolib] prioritizing media cataloging

A reminder of how much was paid for the FMG collections might be in order. DVDs become awfully expensive if they can't be used. Do you have any vocal faculty who would be happy to request several of these titles for class use? Donations are always on the bottom of the pile for processing. Barb

[Videolib] practical processes with open shelving for DVDs?

Hello Video Librarians! I just joined this list to post on a couple of topics I'm working on here at Wake Forest. First question is, do any of you operate with open shelving of your DVDs? We already have thought through pros and cons of having the open shelving, so we're looking for practical

Re: [Videolib] prioritizing media cataloging

Hi All, I do not work in an academic setting, but this issue has always irked me as a public librarian. Since finishing library school, I have worked for three different library systems of three different sizes, but have experienced the same issue at all three of them. Namely, the AV materials a

Re: [Videolib] Defining limited portions

As a distributor, my comfort level is five minutes when people actually ask me. Another example, anything over that on Youtube I immediately have removed. Best, Dennis Doros Milestone Film & Video/Milliarium Zero PO Box 128 Harrington Park, NJ 07640 Phone: 201-767-3117 Fax: 201-767-3035 email: mil

Re: [Videolib] Defining limited portions

If your counsel is liberal, you wy ahead of the game. Ultimately they're the ones who would have to back these policies. If it were me, I'd think that clips should be well under 10 minutes (under 5 is even better). A 15 minute clip gets into much murkier territory, but, again, if your

Re: [Videolib] Valentine's Day Pick

Hey Gary! Glad you agree! Hope all is well. Nancy On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 8:24 PM, wrote: > You're my kinda gal, Nancy! Pam and I used to have a fox terrier that was > the spittin' image of Mr. Smith! > > gary h. > > > > http://nfriedland.blogspot.com/ > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Nancy E. Fri

Re: [Videolib] Defining limited portions

Thanks Gary! I was afraid there wouldn't be anything definitive on it other than short and few, but how I wish there was. My problem is the general counsel of my institution has given faculty a very loose and liberal interpretation of the law, which has been nothing but a headache. Best, Davi