It isn't a purchase. Unlike many of ASP's other packages, the content in this one is licensed for a number of years. There is no option to purchase the content. The material is great as is the platform, but this one is really on a subscription model, not a purchase model.
mb Michael Brewer | Librarian | Head, Research & Learning -----Original Message----- From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Maureen Tripp Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2014 8:27 AM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: [Videolib] Alexander Street Criterion Collection? Hi Everyone, I remember Cindy asked about this streaming collection a few months ago, but . . . I don't remember what people said. I want to know--has anyone purchased it? used it? is it worth it or no? thanks, Maureen 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.
