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 <lbcap...@ust.hk>
>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
>>
>
>
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>working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication
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>
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.
