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Rachel Gordon Energized Films www.energizedfilms.com -----Original Message----- From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Shoaf,Judith P Sent: Friday, September 16, 2011 12:30 PM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] Friday Fun Day Bibliography: Films that Portray Computers in a Positive Light... I was thinking of the computers and robots in Woody Allen's Sleepers. There is a bossy computer in a Prisoner episode, "The General" I think. Benign computers are harder to come up with. There is that uncanny valley thing that skews narratives away from it. Benign computer techs, though, i.e. humans who interpret computer information to people, are pretty common. But I guess you would call that "the good geek." Judy -----Original Message----- From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of ghand...@library.berkeley.edu Sent: Friday, September 16, 2011 11:48 AM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] Friday Fun Day Bibliography: Films that Portray Computers in a Positive Light... hey scott check out: http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/MRC/Scififilm.html#cyborg Some of favorite bad (or at least annoying) machines Desk Set (with Katherine Hepburn) Colossus, The Forbin Project 2001 (my man, HAL!) Demon Seed (Julie Christie goes on the ultimate bad date with a supercomputer) I also sort of like the various Twilight Zone installments dealing with comuters (see sci fi list cited above)...charming and instructive in a Mad Men sort of way. gary > Hi Everyone, > > Late today I received a fun request from the Computer Science subject > librarian. Students from [the world's coolest] Computer Science > course need to write a paper on positive/negative portrayals of > computer tech. in film. > I sought clarification if "computer tech." extended to robots and > other computer run machinery, but no response, so I am sticking to > pure computing for now. > > Since negative portrayals are easy enough to come by, the CS librarian > specifically requested film titles suggestions with positive computer > tech portrayals, a request I have found to be subjective (e.g., is > WOPR from WarGames a positive or negative portrayal?) > > So have it, films that portray computers in a positive light... > > -Scott > > On Thu, Sep 15, 2011 at 11:17 PM, > <videolib-requ...@lists.berkeley.edu>wrote: > >> Send videolib mailing list submissions to >> videolib@lists.berkeley.edu >> >> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit >> >> https://calmail.berkeley.edu/manage/list/listinfo/video...@lists.berk >> eley.edu >> >> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to >> videolib-requ...@lists.berkeley.edu >> >> You can reach the person managing the list at >> videolib-ow...@lists.berkeley.edu >> >> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >> than "Re: Contents of videolib digest..." >> >> >> Today's Topics: >> >> 1. Re: HELP: Best response re libraries and PPR (Jessica Rosner) >> 2. Re: HELP: Best response re libraries and PPR (Joyce Johnson) >> >> >> --------------------------------------------------------------------- >> - >> >> Message: 1 >> Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2011 21:04:51 -0400 >> From: Jessica Rosner <jessicapros...@gmail.com> >> Subject: Re: [Videolib] HELP: Best response re libraries and PPR >> To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu >> Message-ID: >> >> <CACRe6m_nGL=qammkrwflb15negrtu00lp_5ec+jnuv8w+rh...@mail.gmail.com >> > >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252 >> >> They way I am reading that quote, they are basically justifying the >> cost on what I would call contract not copyright law grounds. I am >> going to assume none of their titles are available through your >> standard retailers. I don't think explaining "face to face" etc. to >> them would do any good. The first person seemed to honestly think >> there was a law somehow requiring libraries to purchase PPR rights, >> this one seems to just be explaining why they charge you more. Again >> if a company completely controls the distribution of a title they can >> pretty much charge what they want to who they want, but it is >> frustrating when they try to dress it up using PPR which is of course >> not actually needed or involved in 99% of the cases. >> >> Jessica >> >> On Thu, Sep 15, 2011 at 5:41 PM, jwoo <j...@cca.edu> wrote: >> > Thanks for all your suggestions, and yet, I'm still going back and >> forth >> > with the filmmaker trying to help her understand all the legalese. >> > On top of that, now I've got another vendor (vtape.org) who is >> clueless >> > about PPR and whom I quote, "Public performance is rated on levels >> > of presentation beyond home use. Circulating and using in College >> > and University classrooms is actually a level of public performance >> > rights >> and >> > requires a rate that reflects this type of purchase." >> > Therefore may I beseech someone to write up an explanation >> > addressed >> to >> > filmmakers and film distributors that clearly and simply states >> > what >> PPR, >> > home-use, lending, the TEACH act etc. means in relation to libraries? >> ?It >> > would be wonderful to be able to send out a pdf that says it all, >> rather >> > than spending a whole morning going back and forth over these >> > issues >> again >> > and again. >> > Thanks in advance, >> > Janice >> > California College of the Arts >> > >> > On Sep 12, 2011, at 1:53 PM, Chris McNevins wrote: >> > >> > Hi Janice, >> > >> > I had a similar experience last year which I posed to VIDEOLIB for >> > guidance.? Here?s the summary: >> > >> > [Videolib] FW: Institutional Version of Film Pane Amaro/Bitter >> > Bread Chris McNevins Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:32:05 -0800 (PST) This is >> > what I sent. >> > Feel free to use it as a template. >> > Thanks to Dennis, Jessica, et al. for the words and the encouragement. >> > I'll keep you posted.... >> > Chris McN >> > >> > ________________________________ >> > >> > From: Chris McNevins >> > Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 2:23 PM >> > To: 'Gianfranco Norelli' >> > Subject: RE: Institutional Version of Film Pane Amaro/Bitter Bread >> > >> > >> > Dear Mr. Norelli, >> > While I understand that the library does not have the right to >> publicly >> > screen >> > this DVD with or without an admission fee, US Copyright Title 17 >> > does >> allow >> > for >> > library and classroom use: >> > See:?http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap1.html#110 >> > >> > ? 110. Limitations on exclusive rights: Exemption of certain >> performances >> > and >> > displays43 <http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap1.html#1-43> >> > >> > Notwithstanding the provisions of section 106, >> > <http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap1.html#106>? the following >> > are >> not >> > infringements of copyright: >> > >> > >> > (1) performance or display of a work by instructors or pupils in >> > the >> course >> > of >> > face-to-face teaching activities of a nonprofit educational >> institution, >> in >> > a >> > classroom or similar place devoted to instruction. >> > >> > If and when there is an occasion on campus where this DVD will be >> shown >> in a >> > manner that merits public performance rights the library will make >> every >> > effort >> > to contact you for permission. >> > >> > With kind regards, >> > Chris McNevins >> > Acquisitions Coordinator >> > University of Connecticut >> > Homer Babbidge Library >> > Collections Services >> > Acquisitions-Financial Services-Statistics Team >> > 369 Fairfield Way Unit 2005AM >> > Storrs, CT 06269-2005 >> > ph: 860-486-3842 >> > fax: 860-486-6493 >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > From:? >> videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu?[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.be >> rkeley.edu]?On >> > Behalf Of?Ball, James (jmb4aw) >> > Sent:?Monday, September 12, 2011 4:13 PM >> > To:?<videolib@lists.berkeley.edu> >> > Subject:?Re: [Videolib] Best response re libraries and PPR >> > >> > Janice, >> > >> > The ALA fact sheet seems like a good place to start. ?You could >> > also >> direct >> > them directly to copyright 109. >> > >> > On a slightly different but related note, I've noticed in my >> discussions >> > with some distributors that for them value is related to use or >> potential >> > use, meaning the number of times a video is viewed or may be viewed. >> > ?Clearly the mission of most libraries is not aligned with that >> philosophy. >> > ?As allowed by 109, we can buy something once and check it out as >> > many >> times >> > as patrons want it. ?Many distributors feel, however, that if a >> > video >> is >> > likely to be viewed many times then we should pay more for it. ?If >> > we >> were >> > income-producing institutions and our missions were to create >> > profits >> then >> > perhaps, but we are not income-producing (indeed, most of us are >> dealing >> > with annual budget cuts) and our missions are to collect, preserve, >> and >> > provide access etc. etc. etc... >> > >> > But really, it's about 109. >> > >> > Cheers, >> > >> > Matt >> > >> > ______________________________ >> > Matt Ball >> > Media and Collections Librarian >> > University of Virginia >> > mattb...@virginia.edu >> > 434-924-3812 >> > >> > On Sep 12, 2011, at 2:00 PM, "jwoo" <j...@cca.edu> wrote: >> > >> > This filmmaker wants to know why I don't need PPR for videos >> > purchased >> for >> > my library (where they are only loaned to individuals, watched in >> > the library by single viewers, or in on-campus classrooms). ?Is >> > the?ALA >> Library >> > Fact Sheet 7?the best explanation for the unenlightened? ?Thanks - >> Janice >> > >> > Begin forwarded message: >> > >> > From: >> > Date:?September 11, 2011 9:39:37 PM PDT To:?jwoo <j...@cca.edu> >> > Subject: Re: ?DVD >> > Hi Janice, >> > My understanding is that Performance Rights are required for an >> institution >> > that lends repeatedly. ?Can you please explain how your library is >> exempt? >> > ?Once I understand, I'd be very open to discussing the Individual >> rate. >> > Thank you, >> > >> > T----- >> > >> > On Fri, Sep 9, 2011 at 12:29 PM, jwoo <j...@cca.edu> wrote: >> > >> > Dear -----, >> > >> > Thank you for your offer, but $150 is too much to pay for a >> > 20-minute >> DVD. >> > ?My library does not need Public Performance Rights, so I would be >> willing >> > to purchase it for $50. Let me know if this is possible. >> > >> > Thanks, >> > >> > Janice Woo, Director of Libraries >> > California College of the Arts >> > 5212 Broadway Oakland CA 94618 >> > 510.594.3660?||?libraries.cca.edu >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > 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. >> > >> > 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. >> > >> > >> > 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. >> > >> > >> >> >> >> -- >> Jessica Rosner >> Media Consultant >> 224-545-3897 (cell) >> 212-627-1785 (land line) >> jessicapros...@gmail.com >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 2 >> Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2011 22:16:50 -0600 >> From: Joyce Johnson <jo...@tiroirafilms.net> >> Subject: Re: [Videolib] HELP: Best response re libraries and PPR >> To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu >> Message-ID: <edb1b469-6cf3-402d-a787-160daeb23...@tiroirafilms.net> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" >> >> Below I wrote the response to PPRs. Upon reflection, I wanted to >> clarify some of the things I wrote and add some more. Yes, we have >> had bad experiences a few years back with our first titles titles and yes, >> they haunt me to this day. On the other hand I also know very well >> that there are good distributors that greatly increase the exposure >> of small, important films that might never have seen a good size >> audience. Librarians and teachers use their catalogues to find out >> about new and diverse films that they may never have known about. >> They have a staff to pay, overhead along with publishing and trade >> show expenses. However, I do stand by my opinion that 25% -30% is an >> unreasonable cut that filmmakers must accept in order to get this >> needed exposure. Regardless that is the going rate and this does not >> show any signs of changing for the better. Also the sub-distribution >> makes the filmmakers earnings insignificant. These complaints are >> not new. Tools are now available to filmmakers to distribute their >> own films and distributors should consider that and make their offers more >> appealing. Independent filmmakers spend years of their lives putting >> a film together with little or no pay in the hopes of having a film >> that will be enjoyed by a large audience and that will allow them to >> make a reasonable living to keep making films. Independent >> filmmaking and independent film distribution are an important part of >> a healthy democracy as they are the alternative to the corporate >> owned media. Filmmakers and distributors need to find a middle >> ground that can keep this needed symbiotic relationship healthy. >> >> Joyce >> >> On Sep 15, 2011, at 5:14 PM, Joyce Johnson wrote: >> >> > We are marketing our new film and since we are on the other side of >> > this issue, I feel bad that people in my business and in >> > distribution who don't understand the difference in rights and give >> > them the appropriate price especially considering the economy. I >> > think it is crazy to ask $350 for a PPR to a film. What small >> > group or library can pay that?! We have libraries closing all >> > around us and hours being cut down. But, I guess this doesn't >> > apply to school libraries. >> > We try to keep our prices down to increase our exposure, but there >> > are some very greedy distributors out there. Just so you know >> > filmmakers only get 30% of the money when they work with >> > distributors and if the distributor is using a sub-distributor who >> > gets a hefty discount then the money is pretty much a joke. That >> > is really pathetic especially if you sign with a distributor that >> > just lets your film sit on the shelves collecting dust and doesn't >> > promote it properly. That is why we do it ourselves. It is a >> > slower process but in the end we don't get so mad at the >> > distributor. We keep our prices much lower too. Keep the faith, >> > more and more filmmakers are realizing the scam and are >> > distributing their own films. Thankfully we have the internet and CreateSpace. >> > I see a new distribution process in the next 5 years that will make >> > it better for everyone except distributors. >> > >> > Joyce >> > Producer >> > Tiroir A Films Productions >> > >> > On Sep 15, 2011, at 3:41 PM, jwoo wrote: >> > >> >> Thanks for all your suggestions, and yet, I'm still going back and >> >> forth with the filmmaker trying to help her understand all the >> >> legalese. >> >> >> >> On top of that, now I've got another vendor (vtape.org) who is >> >> clueless about PPR and whom I quote, "Public performance is rated >> >> on levels of presentation beyond home use. Circulating and using >> >> in College and University classrooms is actually a level of public >> >> performance rights and requires a rate that reflects this type of >> >> purchase." >> >> >> >> Therefore may I beseech someone to write up an explanation >> >> addressed to filmmakers and film distributors that clearly and >> >> simply states what PPR, home-use, lending, the TEACH act etc. >> >> means in relation to libraries? It would be wonderful to be able >> >> to send out a pdf that says it all, rather than spending a whole >> >> morning going back and forth over these issues again and again. >> >> >> >> Thanks in advance, >> >> Janice >> >> California College of the Arts >> >> >> >> >> >> On Sep 12, 2011, at 1:53 PM, Chris McNevins wrote: >> >> >> >>> Hi Janice, >> >>> >> >>> I had a similar experience last year which I posed to VIDEOLIB >> >>> for guidance. Here?s the summary: >> >>> >> >>> [Videolib] FW: Institutional Version of Film Pane Amaro/Bitter >> >>> Bread Chris McNevins Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:32:05 -0800 (PST) This >> >>> is what I sent. >> >>> Feel free to use it as a template. >> >>> Thanks to Dennis, Jessica, et al. for the words and the >> >>> encouragement. >> >>> I'll keep you posted.... >> >>> Chris McN >> >>> >> >>> ________________________________ >> >>> >> >>> From: Chris McNevins >> >>> Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 2:23 PM >> >>> To: 'Gianfranco Norelli' >> >>> Subject: RE: Institutional Version of Film Pane Amaro/Bitter >> >>> Bread >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> Dear Mr. Norelli, >> >>> While I understand that the library does not have the right to >> >>> publicly screen this DVD with or without an admission fee, US >> >>> Copyright Title 17 does allow for library and classroom use: >> >>> See: http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap1.html#110 >> >>> >> >>> ? 110. Limitations on exclusive rights: Exemption of certain >> >>> performances and >> >>> displays43 <http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap1.html#1-43> >> >>> >> >>> Notwithstanding the provisions of section 106, >> >>> <http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap1.html#106> the >> >>> following are not infringements of copyright: >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> (1) performance or display of a work by instructors or pupils in >> >>> the course of face-to-face teaching activities of a nonprofit >> >>> educational institution, in a classroom or similar place devoted >> >>> to instruction. >> >>> >> >>> If and when there is an occasion on campus where this DVD will be >> >>> shown in a manner that merits public performance rights the >> >>> library will make every effort to contact you for permission. >> >>> >> >>> With kind regards, >> >>> Chris McNevins >> >>> Acquisitions Coordinator >> >>> University of Connecticut >> >>> Homer Babbidge Library >> >>> Collections Services >> >>> Acquisitions-Financial Services-Statistics Team >> >>> 369 Fairfield Way Unit 2005AM >> >>> Storrs, CT 06269-2005 >> >>> ph: 860-486-3842 >> >>> fax: 860-486-6493 >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto: >> videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu >> >>> ] On Behalf Of Ball, James (jmb4aw) >> >>> Sent: Monday, September 12, 2011 4:13 PM >> >>> To: <videolib@lists.berkeley.edu> >> >>> Subject: Re: [Videolib] Best response re libraries and PPR >> >>> >> >>> Janice, >> >>> >> >>> The ALA fact sheet seems like a good place to start. You could >> >>> also direct them directly to copyright 109. >> >>> >> >>> On a slightly different but related note, I've noticed in my >> >>> discussions with some distributors that for them value is related >> >>> to use or potential use, meaning the number of times a video is >> >>> viewed or may be viewed. Clearly the mission of most libraries >> >>> is not aligned with that philosophy. As allowed by 109, we can >> >>> buy something once and check it out as many times as patrons want it. >> >>> Many distributors feel, however, that if a video is likely to be >> >>> viewed many times then we should pay more for it. If we were >> >>> income-producing institutions and our missions were to create >> >>> profits then perhaps, but we are not income-producing (indeed, >> >>> most of us are dealing with annual budget cuts) and our missions >> >>> are to collect, preserve, and provide access etc. etc. etc... >> >>> >> >>> But really, it's about 109. >> >>> >> >>> Cheers, >> >>> >> >>> Matt >> >>> >> >>> ______________________________ >> >>> Matt Ball >> >>> Media and Collections Librarian >> >>> University of Virginia >> >>> mattb...@virginia.edu >> >>> 434-924-3812 >> >>> >> >>> On Sep 12, 2011, at 2:00 PM, "jwoo" <j...@cca.edu> wrote: >> >>> >> >>> This filmmaker wants to know why I don't need PPR for videos >> >>> purchased for my library (where they are only loaned to >> >>> individuals, watched in the library by single viewers, or in on- >> >>> campus classrooms). Is the ALA Library Fact Sheet 7 the best >> >>> explanation for the unenlightened? Thanks - Janice >> >>> >> >>> Begin forwarded message: >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> From: >> >>> Date: September 11, 2011 9:39:37 PM PDT >> >>> To: jwoo <j...@cca.edu> >> >>> Subject: Re: DVD >> >>> >> >>> Hi Janice, >> >>> My understanding is that Performance Rights are required for an >> >>> institution that lends repeatedly. Can you please explain how >> >>> your library is exempt? Once I understand, I'd be very open to >> >>> discussing the Individual rate. >> >>> Thank you, >> >>> T----- >> >>> >> >>> On Fri, Sep 9, 2011 at 12:29 PM, jwoo <j...@cca.edu> wrote: >> >>> >> >>> Dear -----, >> >>> >> >>> Thank you for your offer, but $150 is too much to pay for a 20- >> >>> minute DVD. My library does not need Public Performance Rights, >> >>> so I would be willing to purchase it for $50. Let me know if this >> >>> is possible. >> >>> >> >>> Thanks, >> >>> >> >>> Janice Woo, Director of Libraries California College of the Arts >> >>> 5212 Broadway Oakland CA 94618 >> >>> 510.594.3660 || libraries.cca.edu >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> 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. >> >>> 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. >> >> >> >> 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. >> > >> > 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. >> >> -------------- next part -------------- >> An HTML attachment scrubbed and removed. >> HTML attachments are only available in MIME digests. >> >> End of videolib Digest, Vol 46, Issue 49 >> **************************************** >> > > > > -- > Scott Spicer > Media Outreach and Learning Spaces Librarian > University of Minnesota Libraries - Twin Cities > 341 Walter Library > spic0...@umn.edu 612.626.0629 > Media Services: lib.umn.edu/media > SMART Learning Commons: smart.umn.edu > 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. > Gary Handman Director Media Resources Center Moffitt Library UC Berkeley 510-643-8566 ghand...@library.berkeley.edu http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/MRC "I have always preferred the reflection of life to life itself." --Francois Truffaut 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. 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. 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.
