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Streaming video at the University at Albany Libraries

Streaming video at the University at Albany Libraries The purpose of this study is to examine the options for streaming video service available to libraries and determine which platform would best fit the needs of the University at Albany Libraries.Design/methodology/approachUsage data and faculty and student feedback about the streaming video collections already in use by the libraries were compiled to evaluate current needs, and information was gathered about a selection of additional streaming video platforms to be considered.FindingsIt was determined that a multi-disciplinary collection with a patron-driven-style subscription model would be the best choice to add to the libraries streaming video offerings.Research limitations/implicationsThis study focuses on the needs and experiences of the University at Albany Libraries, but the methodology can be used by other institutions assessing their own collections.Originality/valueMost of the current literature related to streaming video in libraries focuses on building new collections, with little discussion of adding to existing collections – a gap which this study aims to fill. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Collection and Curation Emerald Publishing

Streaming video at the University at Albany Libraries

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Emerald Publishing
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© Emerald Publishing Limited
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2514-9326
DOI
10.1108/cc-01-2018-004
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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the options for streaming video service available to libraries and determine which platform would best fit the needs of the University at Albany Libraries.Design/methodology/approachUsage data and faculty and student feedback about the streaming video collections already in use by the libraries were compiled to evaluate current needs, and information was gathered about a selection of additional streaming video platforms to be considered.FindingsIt was determined that a multi-disciplinary collection with a patron-driven-style subscription model would be the best choice to add to the libraries streaming video offerings.Research limitations/implicationsThis study focuses on the needs and experiences of the University at Albany Libraries, but the methodology can be used by other institutions assessing their own collections.Originality/valueMost of the current literature related to streaming video in libraries focuses on building new collections, with little discussion of adding to existing collections – a gap which this study aims to fill.

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Collection and Curation – Emerald Publishing

Published: Jan 2, 2018

Keywords: Academic libraries; Collection building; Case study; University at Albany; Vendors; Streaming video platforms

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