Hi Katie,
We had a similar experience...
Our department recently fielded a reserves request for Documentary Now
which we found is only available to stream on IFC and other sites via
subscription streaming service. We weren't able to identify an
institutional option. Kanopy also wasn't able to provide it.
So, as yet, this isn't a viable purchasing model for us.
I'd be grateful if you shared the feedback you receive.
Thanks,
Terra
On Thu, Jan 19, 2017 at 5:29 PM, Katrina Lynn <kklynn_at_ksu.edu> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
>
>
> We have recently had an instructor request for access to the Amazon
> original series *Transparent*. The original request was for a DVD
> version, however there are no legitimate DVD versions available. Having
> been a graduate student quite recently myself, I know that many instructors
> (myself included) have made do accessing these streaming services via
> personal subscriptions to Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, etc. Now, however,
> as an acquisitions librarian, I’m wondering how other libraries might be
> handling requests for access to these streaming, subscription services
> before the shows are available for purchase on DVD.
>
>
>
> I just checked with Kanopy, and they are not currently offering this
> service, nor do they have immediate future plans to do so.
>
>
>
> I would be very interested in any ideas and suggestions you all have. I
> would be happy to compile feedback and email what I learn to anyone else
> interested, as well.
>
>
>
> Katie Lynn
>
> Acquisitions Librarian
>
> Kansas State University
>
> 509 Hale Library
>
> Manhattan, KS 66506-1200
>
> 785.532.6209 <(785)%20532-6209>
>
> Fax 785.532.7644 <(785)%20532-7644>
>
> kklynn_at_ksu.edu
>
> lib.k-state.edu
>
>
>
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Terra Kallemeyn
Electronic Resource Acquisitions
Boston College Libraries
Received on Thu Jan 19 2017 - 18:11:41 EST