4 th annual may faculty institute media patch bay: solution for the sharing of media programs...
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4th Annual May Faculty Institute
Media Patch Bay: Solution for the Sharing of Media
ProgramsPresented by:
Medaline Philbert – Assistant University for Distributive Learning
Angela Apuzzo – Manager, Learning Resource Center Nursing
Peter Carroll – Video/Communications Analyst for Network Services
May 18, 2005
Media Patch Bay: Solution for the Sharing of Media Programs
Presentation Focus:
Library Perseverance when all else seems bleak
Nursing Learning Resource Center Collaboration – internal and external
DoIT – Division of Information Technology Innovation and cost savings
Media Patch Bay: Solution for the Sharing of Media Programs
Library
Perseverance when all seems bleak Media access and delivery issues Distance Education Copyright
Library Media Access and Delivery Issues
Duplicate copies at both campuses Circulate for 3 days with no renewals No mail delivery - require pickup
Library Distance Education
Request streaming in support of courses: Literature – Literature of the Supernatural Literature – Victorian Views History
Library Copyright
TEACH: Technology, Education, and Copyright Harmonization Act enacted November 2, 2002
Benefits: Expanded range of allowed works Expansion of receiving location Storage of transmitted content Digitization of analog works
Copyright … Requirements
Provision of policies and information materials Transmission solely for enrolled students Technical measures to prevent retention – finite time No interference with technological measures Limited long-term retention of copies Digitize portion of analog if no digital version Mediated instructional materials
Media Patch Bay Solution for the Sharing of Media Programs
Nursing Learning Resource Center
Collaboration – internal and external Library & DoIT DoIT & Nursing Library & Nursing Vendors
Nursing - Background Multiple nursing courses needing to view
videotapes within the same time frame Increased student assignment of nursing
videos on reserve in both libraries Continuing Education courses in
Pleasantville, New York and Hudson Valley Center using the same videos
Lienhard School of Nursing
Undergraduate enrollment has increased 36% from Fall 2004 to Fall 2005,
Currently 600 students in PL and NY460 Undergraduate and 140 Graduate
Continuing Education enrollment has increased 4 times since the previous year
Overuse of Video Tapes Different Nursing courses/Programs using the
same videos on the same day and occasionally at the same time
Students assigned to watch videos on reserve in the library and different faculty removing the tapes to show in their courses.
Creating anxiety in…. Faculty
Staff in the Nursing Learning Resource Centers and Libraries
and most importantly, STUDENTS
Possible Solutions Hand carry videos from NY-PL-NY etc…
Purchase additional copies of all videos
Explore inter-campus video streaming
Media Patch Bay Solution for the Sharing of Media Programs
DoIT – Network Services
Innovation and cost savings Relationship with vendors Maximizing/Sharing resources purchased for other
projects Utilization of current resources and infrastructure for
new project Cost savings
Key System Features Comply With Copyright Laws and Regulations Both
Now and in the Future Affordable Easy To Use Available To A Number OF Areas Within The
University. Libraries, Classrooms and Campuses. Available To Students and Faculty from Outside the
University (Home)
Copyright Considerations Copyrights for use of a physical media item are
limited to the functional life of the medium onto which it was recorded, copied or archived by the copyright holder or an authorized distributor or agent.
Any unauthorized duplication, distribution or transferal beyond that allowed in the Fair Use Act is prohibited.
External viewing shall be limited to one specific group or individual at a time.
Redefining Media Sharing in a Converged Network Environment Using I.P. to replace CCTV Internal Viewing Options External Viewing Options Digital Archiving
Direct Wired Network Connection Using Existing Category 5 Cabling.
Streaming Media at DVD Quality Using Windows Media MPEG2 Encoder 9
Internal Viewing Options
Internal Viewing OptionsUsing Existing Network Connections
Project Guidelines Do No Harm to the Existing Network
Infrastructure Make Modifications Easy to Understand
“If you can’t explain it, you can’t maintain it”
Using existing Category 5 cabling and VHS combination units.
Patrons can control playback functions with a remote.
Library Tapes and DVDs stay secured. System is expandable.
Internal Viewing OptionsNetwork Connection
Category 5 Balun Wiring
MonitorIR Ext
Monitor
DVD/VHS DeckBreakoutBox
Breakout Box
Alcatel Data Switch
ConnectivityJack
Combination Unit Secure Location
Someone has to load the tape or DVD Not all areas are wired. Patrons can walk off with a remote. Library Tapes and DVDs are secured.
Network Connection Drawbacks
Windows Media MPEG Streaming
WMV DecoderCPU
MonitorMonitor
DVD/VHS Deck
WMV EncoderCPU
Decoder/TunerEncoder/Source
GIG ENetwork
Internal Viewing OptionsWindows Media Streaming No Software Fees or Licensing Needed DVD Quality Media Sharing. Multiple Simultaneous Users. Library Tapes and DVDs stay secured. System is expandable. Windows Media Servers are more affordable.
Windows Media StreamingDrawbacks
Requires a Computer. Some one has to load the tape. Not as easy to use Multiple simultaneous users. No playback controls.
VPN Connection to Pace Blackboard Hot Link Third Party Bridge Scheduled Continuous Playback
External Viewing Options
Digitizing, Streaming and Archiving Media is Becoming Easier and More Affordable.
Media Distributors are Becoming Much More Vigilant in Protecting and Enforcing Copyrights.
Faculty and Students Benefit From Easy Access to Topical Media as a Resource in the Teaching and Learning Process.
Opposing Forces: Cost Savings, Copyrights and Convenience
Using Technique and Technology Stay Informed About Copyright Issues. Act Responsibly. Get Input From the University Community. Pool Resources. Secure and Manage Archived Media Content.