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The discussion has been interesting in throwing up the changing market, the pace at which user preference can shift as retail provision changes, the attitude to libraries 'competing', the range of non-blockbuster themes etc. Is this a bit like literature and reading - the library conceived as an animated space, deploying all media as a centre for cultural access and creativity etc etc ...... and not just a place to passively lend leisure or cultural objects. Multimedia has been an opportunity to broaden the operation, shift the image, make some money. That's now changed - and would that be the right policy now anyway? I'll talk with colleagues and CILIP re the BPI agreement. John John Dolan OBE Head of Library Policy Museums, Libraries and Archives Council Victoria House Southampton Row London WC1B 4EA Tel: +44 (0) 7273 8722 Fax: +44 (0) 7273 1404 Mob: 07760 477954 e: [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Frances Hendrix Sent: 12 July 2006 09:09 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Future of multi media in libraries Isn't this something the MLA should do for all libraries? f -----Original Message----- From: lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Glynis Norman Sent: 11 July 2006 18:17 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Future of multi media in libraries Dear All Do you think the time has come for Library Authorities to approach the BPI and see if we can't do away with this 'hold back'? I'm not sure who the appropriate body/individuals would be. Regards, Glynis Glynis Norman Stock Services Manager Bracknell Forest Borough Council Library and Information Service Bracknell Library Town Square Bracknell, Berkshire. RG12 1BH Tel: 01344 352403 Fax: 01344 352420 e-mail: [log in to unmask] www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk >>> "Howe, Christine" <[log in to unmask]> 11/07/06 16:17 >>> >>> I was wondering whether the streaming/downloading service is subject to the same 3 month holdback restriction we are under with regard to CDs. I think in these days of very cheap online CD purchases we suffer from not being able to offer titles as 'new'. I feel the future may be with 'non-pop', we need to emphasise that we have got strong collections of Jazz, Classical, World music etc. As an added point to the debate about DVDs I think we have to be very careful about hire charges. However reasonable we think we are I think the general perception of libraries as a 'free' service means the public are very aware and cynical about prices charged for media loans. Matt Browne, AV librarian Cumbria Libraries 01228 607314 Christine Howe Culture Information Performance and Monitoring Officer Library Services Arroyo Block The Castle Carlisle Cumbria CA3 8UR Tel: 01228 607302 Fax: 01228 607299 Email: [log in to unmask] ************************************************************************ **** This e-mail contains confidential information (which may also be legally privileged) and is intended solely for the use of the intended named recipient. If you are not the intended recipient you may not disclose, copy, distribute or retain any part of this message or its attachments. If youhave received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by using the reply facility in your e-mail software. All copies of the message received in error should be destroyed. 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