The Library is working on setting up a campus Video Streaming Committee “to develop guidelines for the provision of services related to streaming video.” Issues that would be discussed would include policies for streaming video use and distribution on campus, the impact on the Library and University budget, and ensuring compliance with copyright law.
Right now, the Library provides media services primarily by purchasing physical media (CD, DVD, and even the occasional VHS tape) requested by faculty members and then allowing them to check out the item to show in class. We’ve just started to dip our toes into the world of providing access to high quality educational streaming video – so faculty could either show video in class or post it to Angel for asynchronous viewing.
The Committee will be organized by the Library’s associate director Bonnie Strohl, who has so far invited representatives from IR, the communications department, the general counsel’s office, and the Library (of course) to participate. I’ve volunteered to serve on the committee and can keep TAG up-to-date on any relevant discussions – but if anyone else is interested, Bonnie is still looking for willing volunteers. You can email her at strohlb1@scranton.edu if you’d like to serve.
