[Videolib] 'Media Project' Request Forms
Chuck McCann (cmccann@fsu.edu)
Fri, 30 Nov 2007 11:11:53 -0500
When patrons come to the library to work on 'media projects' we get them
to fill out a request form. By filling out the form on paper, rather than
having it online for example, it allows us to walk the patron through the
form, thus we begin an interviewing process that helps us understand (1)
what the patron wants to produce, and (2) how to guide them towards that
product, and (3) advise them on issues regarding copyright. This has been
good.
We are having some thoughts on improving this model by using an offline
computer and interface, which would continue to involve the patrons and
our personal attention, but, and here=92s the improvement part, that will
compile the submitted information in a database.
Anyone have any thoughts on this?
What database applications are people using?
Any other thoughts on this are appreciated.
Chuck McCann
Dept. Head, Digital Media Center
Florida State University Libraries
AIM account/e-mail: cmccann@mailer.fsu.edu
Website:
http://www.lib.fsu.edu/dlmc/dmc
850.644.3094 or 850.644.5924
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.