[Videolib] To retain VHS or Not

I agree with Chris on this matter. When replacing within Section 108, I think it is wise to retain the original analog copy. If there is roomŠ to do so. In our case, we also take it out of circulationŠ it is an archive copy. Remember that copyright allows 3 digital copies within Section 108. I

[Videolib] VRT Midwinter dinner, Sunday, February 1st at 6:00pm

We still have a few spots open for the VRT social dinner on February 1st at 6:00pm. Please RSVP by email to Brian Boling (brian.bol...@temple.edu) no later than January 30, 2015. (Also, please let me know if you've had a change of plans and can no longer attend.) VRT members, non-members, and th

Re: [Videolib] another question about old VHS tapes

I think it's good form to keep the original VHS as evidence if you are invoking Section 108 to justify making a copy of a deteriorating original. I don't think this is required by law though given that Section 108 preservation copies can also be made to replace lost or stolen recordings. On Tue, J

[Videolib] another question about old VHS tapes

So, a situation has come up at my library... We have lots of VHS tapes. Over the past couple of years I have been replacing old VHS tapes with newly purchased DVD copies and if I couldn't find a source, making a DVD copy. In the past, I have often cavalierly gotten rid of the old VHS tape since

Re: [Videolib] old vhs tapes

Hi everyone, There was so much feedback for this list that I’m going to go ahead and ask the VRT board if I can push to the VRT Connect site. More soon. Regards, Laura Laura Jenemann Media Services/Film Studies Librarian George Mason University Libraries Email: ljene...@gmu.edu Phone: 703-993-