MPLC (Motion Picture Licensing Corporation)

Jean Hewlett (nbclsref@sonic.net)
Mon, 10 Dec 2001 12:54:21 -0800 (PST)

I'm a reference librarian for a consortium of (mostly public) libraries
in Northern California. Some of our member libraries are considering
obtaining public performance licenses from MPLC (Motion Picture
Licensing Corporation.)

According to their website at http://www.mplc.com, MPLC offers an
umbrella license to libraries and other nonprofit organizations for
public video performances that are not covered by educational use
guidelines. The cost of the license is based on the number of patrons
served.

I'd appreciate hearing from anyone who is familiar with MPLC, regarding
cost of the license, what types of films they offer, and any other
information.

Thank for any information you can provide. I will summarize for the
list, if there is interest.

Jean Hewlett
North Bay Cooperative Library System, Santa Rosa CA
nbclsref@sonic.net