FAU Libraries Media Center - Videographies, Library Science

VH 4382 Am I A Crook?
Summary: This program was presented via satellite on April 2, 1998. Topics include; Fair Use of Copyrighted Materials, Individual liability for infringement and Electronic Reserves. The accompanying participant packet provides checklists and tests to determine whether or not certain usage of materials falls under fair use guidelines. 089 Min. VIDEO 1998

VH 4361 American Library Association Presidential Candidates' Forum
Summary: Candidates for the presidency of the American Library Association, Martin Gomez and Sarah Long, discuss their platforms. 060 Min. VIDEO 1998 Series: SOARING TO EXCELLENCE

VH 0184 Basic Preservation Techniques
Summary: Presents self-learning methods for preservation of library and archival materials. 069 Min. VIDEO 1988

VH 2682 Be Prepared: Security and Your Library
Summary: A tape designed to help develop and implement a security program in a library. Topics include: how to design an effective security policy, how to approach disruptive patrons, personal safety during a robbery, personal safety when entering or leaving a building, internal theft and special tips isolated or small libraries. 035 Min. VIDEO 1994

VH 6005 Born to Read--Florida Style
Summary: The Florida Born to read project helps parents raise children with healthy bodies and healthy minds. Librarians, health care providers, and community service organizations form partnerships that reach out to at-risk expectant and new parents. 014 Min. VIDEO Subject: SOCIAL WORK

VH 5209 Copyright in the New Millennium
Summary: Recorded on May 21, 1999. Studies the impact of recent changes to the U.S. Copyright law. Includes Digital Millennium Copyright Act, Copyright Term Extension, Distance Education, and Database Legislation. 132 Min. VIDEO 1999

VH 7466 Cracking Eggs And Other Ways Of Making Books
Summary: Paula Marie Gourley: Cracking Eggs and Other Ways of Making Books. "A master bookbinder explores her craft." Seminar presented by the Arthur and Mata Jaffe Book Arts Collection. 050 Min. VIDEO 2002

VH 4139 Customer Care
Summary: Via Satellite on Nov. 21, 1997. Broadcast the why and how we serve our library customers. Also discusses internal customer service. 124 Min. VIDEO 1997 Series: SOARING TO EXCELLENCE

VH 6379 Dancing With Change: Distance Learning Services More Than A
Summary: This program discusses the changes occurring in Distance Learning. It focuses on three issues: statewide distance learning reference services and participating providers; the changing role of faculty in cooperation with libraries in the Internet age; and the developments occurring in public libraries in response to these changes. 090 Min. VIDEO 2000

VH 2215 Design Wars!
Summary: When the city of Chicago decided to build the largest public library in the United States, five teams of top architects and developers competed for the job. The instructions were to make it distinguished, make it work, make it on time, and make for $140 million. This program provides an inside look at the intricate give-and-take of architects dealing with builders and striving for acceptable compromises on design, materials, and cost. 060 Min. VIDEO 1993 Subject: ARCHITECTURE

VH 0055 Discovering the Library
Summary: The "why" and "how" of preparing a research paper are studied, acquiring primary and secondary sources. 030 Min. VIDEO 1984 Subject: LANGUAGE SKILLS Series: WRITE COURSE, THE

VH 4360 E-Rate: The Implementation (How to Spend $2.25 Billion)
Summary: Via satellite on March 26, 1998. 090 Min. VIDEO 1998

VH 7465 Edible Books 2002
Summary: International Edible Book Festival on April 1, 2002 at Florida Atlantic University's Jaffe Book Arts Collection. 052 Min. VIDEO 2002

VH 5196 FAU Library Tour
Summary: The viewer is taken on a tour of the S.E. Wimberly Library at Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL. 009 Min. VIDEO 1989 Subject: FAU

VH 4140 Global Dimensions of Local Librarianship
Summary: Via satellite on Dec. 5, 1997. 124 Min. VIDEO 1997 Series: DANCING WITH CHANGE

VH 0981 How to Set Up Wilsondisc
Summary: Demonstrated the basic steps of setting up and using WILSONDISC and de scribes the features of the system. 020 Min. VIDEO 1989 Subject: COMMUNICATION

VH 6015 Information Power: What Is It, How to Know It When You See..
Summary: Join a panel of library staff to hear their perspective of the future and learn what steps to take to get ready for the challenges of the new century. Each staff member will have positive, practical suggestions to share such as: tips for thinking "out of the box, " information literacy and why we need to know what it is, how and why we need to justify our library's existence, how to prepare to meet the "computer generation." Complete Title: Information Power: What Is It, How To Know It When You See It, How To Use It In Your Library. 106 Min. VIDEO 2000 Subject: COMPUTERS Series: SOARING TO EXCELLENCE

VH 5867 Internet Power: How to Get It, How to Keep It, How to Pass I
Summary: Bill Erbes guides library professionals in becoming power searchers themselves and provides strategies for passing this information to library patrons. 107 Min. VIDEO 2000 Subject: COMPUTERS

VH 4138 Internet Sites for Your Workday: Sites for You
Summary: Via satellite on Jan. 16, 1998. Broadcast by College of DuPage Satellite Network. Provides an overview of sites that can be used by library staff on the job for personal development. Covers topics such as directory information, government information, and technology-related information found online. Includes instructions on bookmarking and signing up for listserves. 105 Min. VIDEO 1998 Subject: COMPUTERS Series: SOARING TO EXCELLENCE

VH 8031 Interview With Mark Swiatlo
Summary: Interview with Mark Swiatlo. Interview covers professional and personal life of Mr. Swiatlo from his birth in Poland to his involvement with the Judaica Collection at Florida Atlantic University's Wimberly Library in Boca Raton, FL. VIDEO 1998 Subject: FAU

VH 0220 Introduction to Searching DIALOG
Summary: Designed to explain and demonstrate the basic techniques of online information retrieval using the DIALOG system. Presents the same material covered during DIALOG's System Seminar and provides practice exercises. 045 Min. VIDEO 1987 Subject: DECISION AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS

VH 2490 Is The Customer Always Right?
Summary: In the last few years, with the emphasis on quality and service, staff often feel caught in the middle. They want to do a good job, but feel caught between an unreasonable customer and the policies of the organization. Learn a dozen ways to deal with problem situations. What is your organization's first line of success? How do you say "NO" without saying "NO"? 023 Min. VIDEO 1994

VH 4362 It Takes a Vision
Summary: Via satellite on March 27, 1998. Discusses how library paraprofessionals may develop proactive solutions to challenges presented by technology and changing user needs. Features the core components of creativity and visionary leadership. 097 Min. VIDEO 1998 Series: SOARING TO EXCELLENCE

VH 6362 Legal Research for the 21st Century, Tape 1
Summary: Explains the legal tools of the world of legal information most frequently encountered by first year law students, paralegals, and new attorneys. Also provides the framework that is essential for understanding the legal research system. 071 Min. VIDEO 2000

VH 6363 Legal Research for the 21st Century, Tape 2
Summary: Bob Berring covers case finding on paper and in cyberspace. Various methods for finding cases are explored, as are the best tricks for saving time. The links between the old printed digests and the new online systems of Westlaw and Lexis are explored. 064 Min. VIDEO 2000 Subject: DECISION AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS

VH 6364 Legal Research for the 21st Century, Tape 3
Summary: Bob Berring breaks citators into their functional parts and shows how they work in all forms. Shepards and KeyCite are each explored in depth. Then, secondary sources, both traditional and new, are covered. Berring shows that they can provide the context for efficient research. 076 Min. VIDEO 2000

VH 6365 Legal Research for the 21st Century, Tape 4
Summary: This is a bread and butter explanation of statues, legislative history and administrative materials. Berring uses patterns to make this material comprehensible. His use of context sources is designed to demystify the important, but sometimes difficult research of legislative history. 072 Min. VIDEO 2000

VH 6366 Legal Research for the 21st Century, Tape 5
Summary: Bob Berring explores both the content and methods of Internet research. Looking for patterns and exploring current sources such as Lexis and Westlaw, he brings order to the chaos of cyberspace. He also gives vital tips for how to be an effective legal researcher. 061 Min. VIDEO 2000 Subject: DECISION AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS

VH 1753 Library & Archival Disaster: Preparedness and Recovery
Summary: Graphically shows the destructive potential of fire & water in a library or archive & demonstrates a variety of salvage procedures, such as how to handle wet books & documents. 021 Min. VIDEO 1986

VH 6094 Library Success in the New World
Summary: An historic event for the OCLC worldwide library community - the first live satellite broadcast of a Users Council meeting. Clifford Lynch, Executive Director of the coalition for Networked Information, is the keynote speaker for this unique virtual meeting. The agenda includes presentations by Betsy Wilson, President of the OCLC Users Council, Jay Jordan, President and CEO of OCLC, Phyllis Spies, OCLC Vice President, Worldwide Library Services, and William Crowe, Chair of the OCLC Board of Trustees. Led by Nancy Eaton, Chair of the Strategic Directions and OCLC Governance Advisory council, a panel of well known librarians will discuss the governance study that is currently under way. 123 Min. VIDEO 2000

VH 4358 Making the OCLC Connection
Summary: Via satellite on Feb. 6, 1998. 088 Min. VIDEO 1998 Series: DANCING WITH CHANGE

VH 4034 National Issues, Local Decisions: Libraries, the Internet...
Summary: Full title "National Issues, Local Decisions: Libraries, the Internet and the First Amendment." Via Satellite. October 17, 1997. Program goal: To support local libraries in making appropriate local policies about public Internet access by providing information and insight about the relevant technologies, laws and the various societal contexts in which different kinds of libraries work. 121 Min. VIDEO 1997

VH 4699 Navigating the Sea of Information
Summary: This instructional video shows ways to plan a strategy for research by explaining how information is organized in a library and describing navigational aids to online searching. 018 Min. VIDEO 1997 Subject: DECISION AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS

VH 1498 Omaha Project, The: A Rare Book Adventure
Summary: Four OCLC staff members and 40 volunteers use the OCLC database to help the FBI inventory more than 20, 000 stolen rare books and manuscripts brought to a warehouse in Nebraska, and to help locate their possible owners. 012 Min. VIDEO 1990 Subject: CRIMINOLOGY

VH 2491 People First: Serving & Employing People with Disabilities
Summary: Through interviews with library users and employees who have disabilities, this tape outlines the basics of putting PEOPLE FIRST when addressing library service and individual needs. Whether your system is large or small, knowledgeable, helpful, sensitive staff will make the difference in providing good library service. 038 Min. VIDEO 1990

VH 5247 Periodical Database Teleconference
Summary: Presentations and discussions by four companies that provide periodical databases to libraries. 120 Min. VIDEO 1999

VH 2612 Providing a Future for the Past
Summary: This short program describes and illustrates the process used to preserve rare books and other artifacts. 013 Min. VIDEO

VH 7968 Safeguarding Our Patrons' Privacy: What Every...
Summary: In this teleconference speakers and panelists discuss the USA PATRIOT Act and its impact on the privacy of library users. They identify steps that institutions must take to comply with search warrants, subpoenas, and wire tap requests from law enforcement. They also address the key legal issues and policy implications for libraries in light of legislative and regulatory proposals that impact privacy and First Amendment rights of library patrons. Full title: Safeguarding our patrons' privacy: what every librarian needs to know about the USA PATRIOT Act & related anti-terrorism measures. 118 Min. VIDEO 2002

VH 5866 Success in the Library Workplace: You Have the Power
Summary: This session examines strategies that all library workers can use for being successful in the workplace. Among the topics to be considered are developing a portfolio, preparing for the performance appraisal, managing your boss, motivation and rewards. 090 Min. VIDEO 1999

VH 6454 Teamwork Basics
Summary: This program reviews basic teamwork components and how they can be applied in libraries. Among the teamwork concepts covered are: basic team components, rotating team membership, the role of a team facilitator, and agenda maintenance. 015 Min. VIDEO 2000

VH 4359 Telecommunications and Networking Technology
Summary: Via satellite on March 19, 1998. 120 Min. VIDEO 1998

VH 1211 Vartan Gregorian
Summary: Vartan Gregorian, head of the New York Public Library, talks about the increase in the amount of information and knowledge in our work and the affect of this increase on education and learning. 029 Min. VIDEO 1988 Subject: SOCIOLOGY, COMMUNICATION, DECISION AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS Series: WORLD OF IDEAS WITH BILL MOYERS, A

VH 5248 What's a Librarian to Do? The Filtering Debate
Summary: This program offers interviews, panels, and presentations to explore the issues related to libraries filtering or not filtering internet sites. 120 Min. VIDEO 1999

VH 4078 You & the Internet, Part 1
Summary: Via Satellite. Feb. 14, 1997. Provides an introduction to the internet and the world wide web to library workers, covering basic use, design and terminology. It also focuses on training, access to the internet, using mental models to better understand the internet, and using the internet in reference and searches. 075 Min. VIDEO 1997 Subject: COMPUTERS Series: SOARING TO EXCELLENCE

VH 4079 You & the Internet, Part 2
Summary: Via Satellite. Feb. 14, 1997. Provides an introduction to the internet and the world wide web to library workers, covering basic use, design and terminology. It also focuses on training, access to the internet, using mental models to better understand the internet, and using the internet in reference and searches. 076 Min. VIDEO 1997 Subject: COMPUTERS Series: SOARING TO EXCELLENCE

VH 4082 You & Your Job: Body, Mind, and Spirit, Part 1
Summary: Via Satellite. Apr. 11, 1997. Directed to library staffers, discusses body image and self-esteem, using positive energy to attract what you need and want, ergonomics and taking care of your body of work, conflict management, assertiveness vs. aggressiveness, gender differences in communication and other topics. 095 Min. VIDEO 1997 Series: SOARING TO EXCELLENCE

VH 4083 You & Your Job: Body, Mind, and Spirit, Part 2
Summary: Via Satellite. Apr. 11, 1997. Directed to library staffers, discusses body image and self-esteem, using positive energy to attract what you need and want, ergonomics and taking care of your body at work, conflict management, assertiveness vs. aggressiveness, gender differences in communication and other topics. 065 Min. VIDEO 1997 Series: SOARING TO EXCELLENCE

VH 4080 You and Technical Services, Part 1
Summary: Via Satellite. March 14, 1997. Explains technical services and provides an introduction to technical services work to library staffers, including the nature of the work, tools that are used and relationships in the technical services area. Includes customer service, changes in technology, use of internet, downsizing and outsourcing. Examines qualifications for working in technical services, possible jobs for LTA's and time management. Highlights communications, serving the internal client, teamwork and technical services issues now and in the future. 075 Min. VIDEO 1997 Series: SOARING TO EXCELLENCE

VH 4081 You and Technical Services, Part 2
Summary: Via Satellite. March 14, 1997. Explains technical services and provides an introduction to technical services work to library staffers, including the nature of the work, tools that are used and relationships in the technical services area. Includes customer service, changes in technology, use of internet, downsizing and outsourcing. Examines qualifications for working in technical services, possible jobs for LTA's and time management. Highlights communication, serving the internal client, teamwork and technical services issues now and in the future. 074 Min. VIDEO 1997 Series: SOARING TO EXCELLENCE