Re: [Videolib] Conference question from a new Media Librarian

From: Elizabeth Sheldon <elizabeth@lorberhtdigital.com>
Date: Fri Apr 17 2009 - 09:26:03 PDT

I'll chime in here and ask the same question as Peter from a different perspective: As a new distribution company to the educational market who distributes documentary and feature films with public performance rights, which market would you recommend? I am looking  to build relationships with  AV librarians and to (hopefully) build relationships that lead to screenings of our films at libraries and the inclusion of our titles in library collections. We too are on a restricted budget...



Cartford, Peter, JCL wrote:

My non-definitive answer:

Media Market first if your priority is to start building relationships with the companies/producers whose materials you'll be purchasing and using in your collection.

ALA first if your priority is to become familiar with the broad lay of libraryland and work your way into ALA-related activities like the Video Round Table.

Either way you'll get to meet some of the great people who post to this list.


Peter Cartford
AV Librarian
Johnson County Library
9875 W. 87th St.
Overland Park, KS 66212
913-495-2496
cartfordp@jocolibrary.org

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From: videolib-bounces@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-bounces@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Bahr, Philip
Sent: Friday, April 17, 2009 9:53 AM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: [Videolib] Conference question from a new Media Librarian

I have a question for the experienced conference attendees out there.  I
am a relatively new employee (less than a year) fresh out of grad
school.  Originally I was told I could attend several conferences my
first year on the job.  But of course because of the financial crisis,
that has been narrowed down to one.

My question is, as a Media Librarian which conference would be better?
ALA Annual in July or New Media Market in September?  I know the correct
answer is both, but the funds are just not available.

Looking forward to your input,

Philip

Philip Bahr
Reference & Media Librarian

DiMenna-Nyselius Library
Fairfield University
1073 North Benson Road
Fairfield, CT 06824

203-254-4044 x4206
pbahr@fairfield.edu

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.

  

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.
Received on Fri Apr 17 09:21:40 2009