Guide to Streaming Video Acquisitions (An ALCTS Monograph)
by Eric Hartnett
Call Number: 025.2873 HART
ISBN: 9780838917664
Publication Date: 2018-08-01
Streaming video at academic libraries is here to stay. In fact, a recent study shows about two-thirds of students use video as part of their academic study and three-quarters use it to supplement their reading. But as many libraries already know, video licensing can break your budget. Serving the needs of both students and faculty requires a balanced, strategic approach. This concise collection from the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) offers guidance on such topics as
-- selection criteria for video;
-- seven common business models;
-- practical workflows, from selection and licensing to setting up access;
-- video-specific licensing considerations, including hosting and access restrictions;
-- the TEACH Act and classroom use;
-- using vendor analytic tools to improve discovery; and
-- conducting a cost per use assessment.
With the help of this book’s expert advice, academic and research libraries will be well equipped for meeting their institution’s video streaming needs.