Hi The purpose of the list is broad:
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. The primary focus of the discussion supported by this list will be on video collection, access, and use. Examples of discussion topics include: copyright and intellectual property issues; evaluations of materials; collection development policy issues; selection methodology; acquisition concerns (locating hard-to-find materials, library/vendor relations, etc.), issues related to evolving video technologies and libraries. Discussions regarding video hardware and the specifics of video technology are not generally encouraged. Discussions which are merely recreational in nature are also firmly discouraged Such discussions include protracted conversations regarding favorite films, movie trivia, and fan correspondence. I think that, for the most part, we've pretty much stuck to those parameters. Copyright is a big area of discussion, obviously, and I think that it's an important area of concern and discourse. It can be a contentious subject (also obviously) because of the differing views of stake holders and the fact that there's currently much open to interpretation in the letter and applications of the laws. I fully expect copyright and fair use to be a front-and-center issues for media (and other) librarians for a long time to come as the media universe continues to evolve and shift. This is a working list, which means most of what is discussed can and should be directly (or even indirectly) useful to the practice of media librarianship. As with any listserv, endless conjecture, fruitless banter, pointless argument (particularly argument with no clear or immediate resolution) all run counter to the spirit and nature of the list. Videolib is an unmoderated list, which means subscribers can pretty much post what they want. I have only once in the 15 year history of this list had to exercise my prerogative as list manager in ending a discussion or bumping a subscriber. It's not something I did not do (and would not do again) lightly because I strongly believe in keeping this an open, democratic, and lively forum. On the other hand, I have a definite stake in making sure the list remains civil, supple, productive, and relevant to the subscribers. It is my sincere hope that we can stay on track, move forward, and live up to the stated goals and intent of the list. gary > I have to chime in here in total agreement.... there is a lot of very > useful information on this listserv, but also too much back-and forthing > that clutters my inbox and interrupts my day. Switching to digest was not > helpful. > I would like to see a review of the purpose of the list (as listed at the > bottom of this message) and the guidelines for contributions as I'm > considering unsubscribing. Broad and lively discussion is one thing. But > it's feeling like a chat room and I've got other things to do if the > members aren't going to get back to meaningful discussion. > Caryl Ward > > > -----Original Message----- > From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu > [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Markus, Tim > Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 1:54 PM > To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu > Subject: Re: [Videolib] videolib ... oh my > > Gary's voice of reason is why I haven't yet unsubscribed. That and I > delete heavily without reading a lot the messages. > > Tim > > -----Original Message----- > From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu > [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Griest, Bryan > Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 10:22 AM > To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu > Subject: Re: [Videolib] videolib ... oh my > > Clearly you aren't meant to meddle in our copyright "discussions", Gary! > > -----Original Message----- > > > 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. > 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.
