Re: [Videolib] Grassroots collaboration Was RE: Copyright question: American Playhouse Films

2015-08-26 Thread Bergman, Barbara J
See you all at the hot air balloon fiesta, er, NMM in ABQ! We did the librarian/vendor streaming video discussions (jokingly called cage matches) on Sunday afternoon before the Market officially started. Would a discussion at that time fit into the schedule? ~Barb Barb Bergman | Media

Re: [Videolib] Alternative films to Tig

2015-08-26 Thread Bergman, Barbara J
Tig looks like a great film. What aspects are they interested in? Women, LGBT, disease/disability, comedy...? 65_redroses is about woman with cystic fibrosis connecting with other with CIF. (No standup comedy, that I recall.) http://www.rocoeducational.com/65_red_roses I know there are a

Re: [Videolib] Screening Rights Question

2015-09-15 Thread Bergman, Barbara J
As long as it’s live, it’s fine for people to watch with no copyright concerns. Barb Bergman | Media Services & Interlibrary Loan Librarian | Minnesota State University, Mankato | (507) 389-5945 | barbara.berg...@mnsu.edu From:

Re: [Videolib] mashup/copyright Q

2015-10-01 Thread Bergman, Barbara J
Yes, I think what Lorraine proposed is Fair Use. It's a limited portion, and creating a mashup to advertise the event is a transformative use (i.e. different from original purpose of entertainment). Although I'd leave out Disney if you're feeling cautious. p.s. the 3 minutes guideline is only a

Re: [Videolib] American Sign Language culture DVD

2015-09-22 Thread Bergman, Barbara J
Through Deaf Eyes http://www.pbs.org/weta/throughdeafeyes/ Barb Bergman | Media Services & Interlibrary Loan Librarian | Minnesota State University, Mankato | 507-389-5945 | barb.berg...@mnsu.edu From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf

Re: [Videolib] Killing us Softly/Dreamworlds/Tough Guise

2015-09-18 Thread Bergman, Barbara J
Contact Media Education Foundation directly - I'm sure they can give you a yes or no. ~Barb On Sep 18, 2015, at 6:54 AM, Susan Wood > wrote: Is anyone aware of updated editions in the works for these three films? The current versions are KUS

Re: [Videolib] Fair Use Citation Question

2015-11-23 Thread Bergman, Barbara J
No such clause unfortunately. I think you're combining 108 preservation and 117 software backup disks. ~Barb On Nov 23, 2015, at 4:10 PM, Jodie Borgerding > wrote: Happy Monday, I am trying to locate the actual code from the

Re: [Videolib] Equipment circulation

2016-01-15 Thread Bergman, Barbara J
[image1.JPG] We treat them as kits. All items go in a tub. Barcode is on the camera (or main item). A photo and list of contents (battery, cables, tripod) are on the lid (also a popup note when checking items in & out). Workers are supposed to check contents before Checkin so that we can

Re: [Videolib] Best DVD format for Home viewing

2016-02-09 Thread Bergman, Barbara J
In the case of old films like this, you should be looking at which seems to be a legit vendor (Kino Lorber) vs sketchy (Cheezy. Seriously, that's who's listed as distributor for one listing in Amazon). Barb Bergman | Media Services & Interlibrary Loan Librarian | Minnesota State University,

Re: [Videolib] Captions and transcripts question

2016-02-03 Thread Bergman, Barbara J
I see no reason you can’t create a transcript since that is a separate document. Barb Bergman | Media Services & Interlibrary Loan Librarian | Minnesota State University, Mankato | (507) 389-5945 | barbara.berg...@mnsu.edu From:

Re: [Videolib] Digital Repository & copyright

2016-02-22 Thread Bergman, Barbara J
Using YouTube disclaimer as a catchall seems sloppy to me (and very questionable on “legally sound”). Providing contact info in case someone contests something you’ve posted is good, but the library needs to have used common sense and believe they acted in good faith when the posted the item.

Re: [Videolib] PPR for the classic "Nosferatu" (1922)

2016-02-25 Thread Bergman, Barbara J
Kino Lorber (This version also available in Kanopy if streaming is of interest). Barb Bergman | Media Services & Interlibrary Loan Librarian | Minnesota State University, Mankato | (507) 389-5945 | barbara.berg...@mnsu.edu From:

Re: [Videolib] Television viewing in library

2016-02-18 Thread Bergman, Barbara J
Assuming you are showing the broadcast as it happens (as opposed to a recording), it's apparently allowed as long as you only use monitors smaller than 55 inches. http://consumerist.com/2014/11/03/copyright-law-why-your-favorite-bar-cant-show-the-game-on-a-60-tv/ Barb Bergman | Media Services

Re: [Videolib] using short films in online courses?

2016-03-10 Thread Bergman, Barbara J
Assuming it's freely available, and doesn't seem otherwise sketchy (which I haven't run into on Vimeo), definitely. Paid content on Vimeo would require individual purchases. Unfortunate that Online Short Films doesn't include info about how/why films are added. It's not obviously sketchy, but

Re: [Videolib] using short films for an online class

2016-04-05 Thread Bergman, Barbara J
Documentary or advertising-commercial? Either way, the best practices document should be useful to them. Documentary Filmmakers' Statement of Best Practices in Fair Use http://www.cmsimpact.org/fair-use/best-practices/documentary-filmmakers-statement-best-practices-fair-use Barb Bergman |

Re: [Videolib] using short films for an online class

2016-04-05 Thread Bergman, Barbara J
Indieflix has quite a few shorts. And is a cheap individual subscription. I've found films there that weren't available elsewhere. Ditto for Amazon Instant Video and Vimeo. https://www.indieflix.com/ Since the class is completely online, I'd look to Fair Use vs the TEACH Act. Since it's a

Re: [Videolib] due date slips for av material?

2016-03-23 Thread Bergman, Barbara J
You are braver than I. Even with the printed slips we still get plenty of "I didn't know when it was due and I don't want to be the late fee." Barb Bergman | Media Services & Interlibrary Loan Librarian | Minnesota State University, Mankato | (507) 389-5945 |

[Videolib] FW: Innovative survey on acquiring streaming videos for your academic library

2016-03-22 Thread Bergman, Barbara J
Of possible interest. I don't recall seeing this survey posted to Videolib. It's a quick 10 questions. From: lita-l-requ...@lists.ala.org [mailto:lita-l-requ...@lists.ala.org] On Behalf Of Beth Ellen Dibeler Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2016 9:13 AM Subject: RE:

Re: [Videolib] Actually DO NOT put any faculty or student work in your collection without permssion

2016-03-03 Thread Bergman, Barbara J
I agree with getting permission. This is a weird case though. It appears that he submitted a dissertation, but did not actually graduate. But they mistakenly sent his dissertation to the library anyway. The graduation process normally involves signing paperwork that says dissertation will be

Re: [Videolib] reserve fines for media

2016-04-01 Thread Bergman, Barbara J
We fine $5 for first night overdue; $1/day for next 6. On day 7, automatically billed for default replacement cost ($200) + $10 processing. When returned after that point, the $200 goes away and they owe $20 ($10 fee + $10 fine). The $200 charge blocks library account. (Fines apply only to

Re: [Videolib] Alternative to Video Librarian?

2016-04-04 Thread Bergman, Barbara J
I hope you get the subscription problem resolved quickly. Did someone not see the value of $99 to help decide which $300 DVDs are right for your collection? EMRO http://emro.lib.buffalo.edu/emro/, plus Library Journal and Booklist. Since feature films are so inexpensive, Rotten Tomatoes or IMdb

Re: [Videolib] Print video player in upcoming issue of Forbes

2016-05-03 Thread Bergman, Barbara J
Might be interesting if it was value-added to an article, but do they really think readers want to watch a video ad, in a print magazine? Will it autoplay the ad while I’m trying to read an article? Kind of like the online experience… Barb Bergman | Media Services & Interlibrary Loan Librarian

Re: [Videolib] The Work of the People Videos

2016-07-13 Thread Bergman, Barbara J
Welcome Amy. For your first question, our policy is that the Library doesn't subscribe to resources that don't have IP authentication because it's too complicated to maintain and track this info. Plus for resources intended to be individual subscriptions (such as Netflix), sharing a login

Re: [Videolib] Gary Handman's Bibliotoons

2016-08-05 Thread Bergman, Barbara J
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[Videolib] Gary Handman's Bibliotoons

2016-08-02 Thread Bergman, Barbara J
Cleaning out from books from staff area and found this book of comics: Bibliotoons: a mischievous meander through the stacks & beyond by Gary Handman Published 1990. First person to send their mailing address can have it. (Tip: Reply directly to

Re: [Videolib] Gary Handman's Bibliotoons

2016-08-02 Thread Bergman, Barbara J
eolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Bergman, Barbara J Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 2:19 PM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: [Videolib] Gary Handman's Bibliotoons Cleaning out from books from staff area and found this book of comics: B

[Videolib] News story: Making a (Video) Difference: Dal and Halifax Public Libraries team up to purchase film collection

2016-08-16 Thread Bergman, Barbara J
News release about Halifax & Dalhousie University libraries (Nova Scotia, Canada) partnering to purchase unique titles from video store before it closes. Having visited the Dalhousie library, I'm especially impressed because the library's film collection was fairly minimal. Making a (Video)

Re: [Videolib] DVD vs. Blu-ray

2016-09-06 Thread Bergman, Barbara J
We only buy Blu-Ray if there’s a compelling reason for the format (ex: film studies classes) since DVD can be played on Blu-Ray players but not vice versa. Generally no need for Blu-Ray for documentaries. Streaming is growing, but many libraries still prefer an actual DVD. Barb Bergman | Media

Re: [Videolib] circulation policies for DVD/VHS

2016-09-23 Thread Bergman, Barbara J
u/filmandvideo On 9/23/2016 4:09 PM, Bergman, Barbara J wrote: Hi Lorraine, Yes, you should allow your films to be checked out and watched. We circulate DVDs to everyone - faculty, students, community members. We also do interlibrary loan of videos - with the requirement of reciprocity. Meaning

Re: [Videolib] Who will be in Baltimore?

2016-10-06 Thread Bergman, Barbara J
Looking forward to it! ~Barb On Oct 5, 2016, at 8:54 PM, Susan Albrecht wrote: I am! I can't wait! :) Susan at Wabash From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu on behalf of Deg Farrelly

Re: [Videolib] supplemental materials

2016-10-04 Thread Bergman, Barbara J
We occasionally dust the file cabinet all those guides are stored in. Barb Bergman | Media Services & Interlibrary Loan Librarian | Minnesota State University, Mankato | (507) 389-5945 | barbara.berg...@mnsu.edu From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu

Re: [Videolib] Food policy query

2016-11-08 Thread Bergman, Barbara J
Drinks need to have lids. Don’t be messy with food. (Archives/special collections room: no food or drink) Have had this policy for around 10 years. While most staff were glad to not be the food police, some staff members reacted to the policy change as if they believed patrons wear white gloves

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