Discovery of Streaming Video Resources in Academic Library Collections
Bryson L. Kopf · Carolina Digital Repository (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) · 2019
This study examined library websites for the types of materials provided for end-users for the discovery of streaming media. Focusing on vendored and government-provided streaming media, the study sought to establish how libraries are currently handling streaming media materials which were not generated in house. A sample of ARL Member Institutions was taken for analysis, followed by a qualitative content analysis of web sites which focused on several key areas; library home pages, FAQ information, Subject and Class guides, and cataloging. The study found that discovery tools for streaming video are still at a basic level. Libraries were giving basic information on the contents of streaming media resources, but had inconsistent amounts of information on video format, technical requirements, and low amounts of information on copyright for media materials. A greater need for individual cataloging is recommended for vendored resources to promote surreptitious discovery.