Re: [Videolib] Warner Brothers Dropping 28-Day Embargo

My sentiments exactly...big deal. I'll continue to use my other source... Meh... Myles From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Tatar, Becky Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 4:12 PM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib]

Re: [Videolib] DVD Lease plans

Becky, I say why bother? These popular titles continue to have demand long after that initial "rush". Unless you are thinking that you want to get through your hold list of 300-400 or more VERY quickly by leasing 100+ copies. We buy 40-50 tops of these popular titles and our hold lists are

Re: [Videolib] Film festival submissions?

Jessica, This is not true... screeners and promotional copies are indeed legal copies and available to add to a collection if a library chooses to do so. Of course if a contract was signed it's a different story. https://www.eff.org/press/archives/2011/01/04-0 From: videolib-boun...@lists.berk

Re: [Videolib] Slightly OT: PW Blog article on eBooks with DVD reference

on eBooks with DVD reference yes interesting. Thanks I am curious have you or other librarians noticed the drop off in DVD circulation mentioned here? On Wed, Jul 18, 2012 at 11:58 AM, Jaeschke, Myles mailto:mjae...@tulsalibrary.org>> wrote: http://blogs.publishersweekly.com/blogs/PWxyz/2

[Videolib] Slightly OT: PW Blog article on eBooks with DVD reference

http://blogs.publishersweekly.com/blogs/PWxyz/2012/07/17/if-books-were-chips/ Interesting read... Myles 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 evol

[Videolib] Sembane Films

Hi all, Trying to track down 16/35mm rentals for Sembane films I know a good portion of them are available from our friends and New Yorker and Calif. Newsreel. I am wondering if anyone knows where the others may be available (in US). Moolaadé (New Yorker) Faat Kiné (California Newsreel) Guelwa

Re: [Videolib] 3M Tattle-Tape security strips

I respond like Lori did earlier...too many problems associated with balance problems and overlays. We abandoned them years ago on our DVDs. Still in use on CDs though. Myles Jaeschke Tulsa City-County Library Media Collections From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun

Re: [Videolib] Streaming PBS

Many PBS titles are available on the "OverDrive" platform as a MAX access subscription service including many Frontline and American Experience titles. Eyes on the Prize however is not among these. Myles Myles Jaeschke Media Collections Tulsa City-County Library -Original Message- Fr

Re: [Videolib] For promotional use only * Not for Broadcast...?

Deg is correct, UMG v. Augusto clearly spells out that "promotional" materials fall within "first sale" doctrine and can be legally sold, traded or even added to a library collection. From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Jane Blume

Re: [Videolib] DVDs - Burned vs Pressed

It's definitely true that some DVD-Rs (aka Burned discs) will not play of some older machines. I have some customers here that cannot play Warner Archive titles because they are MOD (Made on Demand) which typically means DVD-R discs. I have not noticed any degradation on a DVD-R vs. a "pressed

Re: [Videolib] Studios with embargos

The only one that is currently using this practice is Warner Bros. Fox attempted it a few years back and then abandoned it. Myles From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Ball, James (jmb4aw) Sent: Monday, January 09, 2012 2:20 PM To:

Re: [Videolib] Warner policy change

"What I think decisions like Warner Brothers imply is that they don't want the library of the future (or perhaps even a current library) to loan feature film content. What is going to happen when we really cannot count on copyright anymore, when all of our media is licensed, when all of films a

Re: [Videolib] Warner Bros. to Delay DVD Release

that wrong? On Tue, Oct 11, 2011 at 10:39 AM, Jaeschke, Myles wrote: > The 28 day hold may not be a big deal in the long run but explaining that to > 100's of customers who are on hold for it in the short term is another thing. >  And yes the removal of additional material is a

Re: [Videolib] Warner Bros. to Delay DVD Release

The 28 day hold may not be a big deal in the long run but explaining that to 100's of customers who are on hold for it in the short term is another thing. And yes the removal of additional material is a big minus for libraries. It's one I'm not going to stand for. "Warner Home Video has ann

Re: [Videolib] "The Farm: Life Inside Angola" - DVD availability?

Try here http://highestcommondenominator.bigcartel.com/ Best, Myles Jaeschke Tulsa City County Library Media Collections -Original Message- From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Jeanne Little Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 3:3

Re: [Videolib] Streaming video for public libraries

We have about 120 titles, and they do not circulate well. This is the exact reason we haven't jumped in Overdrive for film (for the most part)-circ stats are not there-and the titles offered simply are not in demand. It's too difficult to jump thru the hoops to watch. From: videolib-boun...

Re: [Videolib] Streaming video for public libraries

Hi Chris, I have heard of this case and I think your logic makes sense. I don't see how Zediva comes out on top, but hey I'm not a lawyer, I'm a librarian. If Zediva's lawyers can beat UMG (http://paidcontent.org/article/419-appeals-court-kills-universals-lawsuit-over-re-selling-promo-cds/)

Re: [Videolib] Streaming video for public libraries

Hi Suella, I think very few of us public libraries have jumped into this realm save for the few offerings on Overdrive. Jessica-we are looking to stream/offer downloads to our online customers.I have been intrigued by ASP offerings but personally haven't explored it deeply.I'd love to

[Videolib] FW: Google Books decision

>From Publib discussion but thought some of you here may find this of interest. Myles From: publib-boun...@webjunction.org [mailto:publib-boun...@webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Nann Blaine Hilyard Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 3:05 PM To: pub...@webjunction.org Subject: [Publib] FW: Google Books

Re: [Videolib] streaming justification

Lauren, What makes you think that just because you have a title "streaming" doesn't mean you won't have to buy it again? Computers go out of date, "this file system is no longer supported", new editions of the same title come out-or a higher def format is now available. In an ideal world yes,

Re: [Videolib] promo copies of music/advance reading books UPDATE

Hello, Just wanted to give an update on 9th Circuit Courts ruling on whether or not "promo" Cd/DVD etc. can be legally sold (using "first sale" doctrine). The 9th Circuit upheld the lower courts ruling yesterday in effect saying there is no infringement on copyright in regards to said "promotio

[Videolib] Television PPR

Anyone know where to go for TV PPR? I know Swank has some but not a whole lot. I'm looking for Glee. Best, Myles Jaeschke Media Collections Tulsa City County Library VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,

Re: [Videolib] Disc resurfacing units?

I agree with Jane. RTI make a great machine. We have three of them in our system, including a Eco-Senior which recycles the water and can work on up to 50 discs in a single session (without reloading). RTI machines are not cheap and do not fit everyone's budget, but I believe they are th

[Videolib] Slightly OT--FW: Third Thomas-Rasset verdict: $1.5 million

This just in from the peer to peer sharing copyright case … Feed: Copyrights & Campaigns Posted on: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 7:54 PM Author: Ben Sheffner Subject: Third Thomas-Rasset verdict: $1.5 million The third time was not the charm for Jammie Thomas-Rasset. The jury in the third copyri

Re: [Videolib] Cool reference question...your assistance?

Scene from Love Actually "To Me You are Perfect" See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFnSgPC-VXA -Original Message- From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of ghand...@library.berkeley.edu Sent: Monday, November 01, 2010 10:43 AM

Re: [Videolib] WB Archive

I think your best option is to find a different place to purchase these items. Movies Unlimited carries a good chunk them, as does Midwest Tapes and of course Amazon. I believe these companies are a little slow in getting the latest WB archive releases into their databases but they eventually

Re: [Videolib] Two unrelated questions - copyright and phonograph records

Wow-this surprises me a bit. That is a lot a "man hours" spent copying material that can easily be purchased. Seems to me it would be far cheaper and of greater benefit to buy a nice crisp copy than copy a worn old copy of a said film, not to mention the "legal" aspect of it. Myles From: vid

Re: [Videolib] copying music

I think everyone's "policy" is (or should be) Title 17 of the US copyright law. It's illegal and should not be done period. Now enforcing it, is harder, as it can be difficult to see happen. But in the past when I would see it happen I would simply explain to the offender that they were not p

Re: [Videolib] Overdrive

I would disagree with the pros of their website. I find it to be a disaster and difficult to navigate and make selections on. Everything else is spot on though. Best, Myles Jaeschke Tulsa City County Library Media Collections From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...

Re: [Videolib] Request archival copy of damaged VHS

If you format change VHS to DVD, the DVD copy may not circulate (i.e. It must be used in the library-according to strict interpretation of the copyright code). A VHS copy could continue to circulate. As always the copyright spinner is an excellent tool to use. http://www.librarycopyright.net/10

[Videolib] Slighty OT but somewhat related to PD streaming discussion

From the publib listserv… Myles From: publib-boun...@webjunction.org [mailto:publib-boun...@webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Minobe, Susan Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 10:23 AM To: pub...@lists.lis.illinois.edu; pub...@webjunction.org Subject: [Publib] Beware -- free enterprise Selling what

Re: [Videolib] Public Domain for sale???

-- James Turner "Rex Libris" Transitus profusum est nocens! >>> "Jaeschke, Myles" 9/29/2010 8:50 AM >>> Well PD films have been available in VHS and DVD for a long time and we all keep buying them. Why? Because it's too much trouble for many of us to

Re: [Videolib] Public Domain for sale???

Well PD films have been available in VHS and DVD for a long time and we all keep buying them. Why? Because it's too much trouble for many of us to make a dub and have it on hand when it goes missing. Yeah, streaming PD titles can be a bit different. Prelinger films are always there (in theory

Re: [Videolib] Academic Libraries Add Netflix Subscriptions

Here's an interesting blog post about this issue http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/2010/09/18/netflix-in-libraries-and-hypocrisy/ originally linked from American Libraries Direct. Best, Myles From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behal

Re: [Videolib] Tattle-tape and laptops

In a word-yes. Balance can be thrown off, and sometimes the increased thickness causes them to "stick" while spinning. Best, Myles Jaeschke Tulsa City County Library Media Collections From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Jacqueline

Re: [Videolib] [Videonews] automating new release selection?

Rudy, You should consider attending National Media Market in October. www.nmm.net There are many company's representing their independent/educational films. It's a great way to find many of these more "obscure" films in one place. Plus you can talk to your other colleagues in person about wha

[Videolib] Need more reasons to go to NMM?

http://www.nmm.net/market_about_us.shtml Click here to see why Gary Handman believes that The National Media Market is an important conference to attend. Plus he won't have to invoke Section 108 on any purchased titles from NMM anytime soon (I hope!). Best regards, Myles Jaeschke Media Collect

Re: [Videolib] VHS only?--available on DVD

Gary, Ah--My apoligies, I thought it was only "legally available on VHS" list and not including OOP DVD stuff. I do believe that Maria Candelaria was available legally on DVD at one time, Midwest indeed sold it once upon a time. They also show availability for Funny Dirty Little War but I t

Re: [Videolib] VHS only?--available on DVD

These are a few that have had legal releases on DVD that I'm aware of. Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands Funny Dirty Little War María Candelaria Portrait of Teresa Raisin in the Sun (1989) had a very brief DVD release but is now gone Sid and Nancy also on DVD once upon a time Wuthering Heights DVD

Re: [Videolib] Films about Oil: more suggestions?

It's old and only available on VHS(OOP) but an important series nonetheless for people doing research on this subject. Oil an eight part series originally aired on PBS in 1987. http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/MRC/transportation.html http://articles.latimes.com/1987-10-20/entertainment/ca-14542_1

Re: [Videolib] FW: Tweet from @JSTOR--Slightly OT

Another view from the publib listserv... http://blog.libraryjournal.com/annoyedlibrarian/2010/08/02/libraries-giving-books-away-or-not/ Myles -Original Message- From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of ghand...@library.berkeley

[Videolib] FW: New copyright rules re: DMCA exemptions are finally

This has now made Yahoo's "top stories". Except that they feature jailbreaking smart phones as the lead... http://news.yahoo.com/s/ytech_wguy/ytech_wguy_tc3236 Funny that he mentions the FCC as ones who "announced" this as it is the LOC that oversees this. Myles Jaeschke Media Collections Tul

Re: [Videolib] Collective Brain: Gender Issues in Foreign Feature Films

Vera Drake Juno Story of Women Doubt An Education Good Hair (Cultural Gendered Practices)-technically a documentary Danzon (old 1991) as mentioned earlier -Transamerica The list can go on and on I'm sure...how recent are you talking-- the last year-last five?? Best, Myles Jaeschke Tulsa City Cou

Re: [Videolib] Your help requested

Barr Films? -Original Message- From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of ghand...@library.berkeley.edu Sent: Monday, June 28, 2010 1:06 PM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: [Videolib] Your help requested Hi all UCB is abo

[Videolib] First Sale Doctrine-Interesting Copyright case

Don't run and start placing those Academy promo DVDs and promo CDs in your library collection just yet, but if the 9th circuit upholds the district court's decision (and there is no appeal to US Supreme Court) I think libraries would be well within the law to do just so. I'm sure this has a way

Re: [Videolib] Collective help solicited...City movies

I may be biased here but how about "Tulsa"? Some nice shots of Susan Hayward coming to the "oil capital of the world". Best, Myles Jaeschke Tulsa City-County Library Media Collections -Original Message- From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.

Re: [Videolib] Licensing versus Sales; Institutional versus Home Pricing

Christine, I was just thinking kinda the same thing but wasn't quite sure how to word it. I think most of the media librarians out there strive to honor the requests and terms of our vendors, but there has to be a simpler way than this. Lawrence with all of these stipulations you may be alien

[Videolib] Downfall Parodies taken down on copyright infringement

http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/04/22/copyright.hitler.videos/index.html I thought parody creation was legal... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fAQKa8rU_4 a response from one of a parody makers... Best, Myles Jaeschke Tulsa City-County Library Media Collections VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage

[Videolib] More Copyright Fun slightly OT

http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/search/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1004072722 Just some light reading for your Friday afternoon. Ben Sheffner's blog is also worth perusing for those of you interested in more copyright discussion. copyrightsandcampaigns.blogspot.com Best, Myles Jaeschke

Re: [Videolib] recommended titles for language/linguistics

Hannah, A couple I would recommend are: The Linguists http://www.thelinguists.com/ The Writing Code http://www.thewritingcode.com/index.html and its sister series The Human Language. Best, Myles Jaeschke Tulsa City-County Library System Media Collections From: v

[Videolib] FW: News from The National Media Market

Hey all, It's time to start thinking about attending National Media Market once again. Hope to see you all in Kansas City. Best regards, Myles Jaeschke [http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs033/1100589762211/img/10.jpg] Quick Links NMM Website

Re: [Videolib] Where the spirit lives on DVD?

Farhad, Don't know if this will help or not, but Beacon films (if it's the same Beacon) were distributed by Altschul Group, which was bought up by United Learning, which then was gobbled up by Discovery. Seems odd for a feature film, so perhaps not. I would try this way http://www.screendoor

Re: [Videolib] Baker & Taylor

I'll echo Kathy comments; we also have secondary vendors that we explore as well. AV Café (www.theavcafe.com) Instructional Video (www.insvideo.com) Distribution Video & Audio (www.dva.com) Quality Books (http://www.quality-books.com/) Are a few that I have used in the past. Best, Myles ---

Re: [Videolib] Baker & Taylor

Hi Rich, Many of us find it easier and much more convenient to be able to order from B&T or Midwest Tapes. It is all true that many institutions strongly encourage their selectors to use large vendors for ease of billing and such, and in fact I'm are there are probably many institutions that r