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Monthly Newsletter - September 2021

Edited by Chad Hunter, Executive Director

Top News for September

From The New Yorker: An App Called Libby and the Surprisingly Big Business of Library E-books
From New York Magazine: These Finders Are Keepers Archivists, librarians, and staff check back in
From Deadline: UCLA’s Hollywood Diversity Report Gets $250K In Funding As Part Of California Budget
From USA Today: We keep streaming more movies and TV shows and we especially like big screens, smart TVs and Roku
From Fstoppers: Universal Music Group Seemingly Thinks It Owns the Copyright for the Moon
From Variety: Marcia Nasatir, Film Executive Who Shattered Barriers for Women in Hollywood, Dies at 95

Register Today for the Video Trust Conference!

Tickets for the 2021 Annual Video Trust Virtual Conference & Film Exhibition are now on sale!

Video Trust’s fall conference takes place October 25-29, and will include a Keynote presentation, 6 professional development sessions, discounts on films from dozens of distributors, film screenings, two new annual Video Trust awards, networking opportunities, and resume reviews.

Register today for our FREE September 16 webinar

Join us on September 16 at 2pm EDT for an informal conversation on current merger developments, the implications for media libraries, and what next possible steps Video Trust, FMRT and others can take to advocate for greater and more affordable institutional access.

Black on the Silver Screen: The Legacy of Sidney Poitier

By Kahmeela Adams

Elegance, poise, dignity are just a few words that come to mind when one thinks about legendary actor Sidney Poitier. The stage and screen actor has a presence that can be described

The Hollywood series: a case study in the importance of Section 108 and the Academic Libraries Video Trust

by Dave Rodriguez, Video Trust/Florida State University Libraries

Southern Methodist University Joins the Academic Libraries Video Trust

SMU is the nationally ranked global research university in the dynamic city of Dallas. SMU’s alumni, faculty and more than 12,000 students in eight degree-granting schools demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit as they lead change in their professions, communities and the world.

SMU Libraries incorporates a system of seven libraries which collectively support SMU’s mission by creating, expanding and imparting knowledge through teaching, research and service. Continuing the tradition begun over 100 years ago when the first campus library opened its doors, SMU Libraries is dedicated to creating an optimal library experience for the SMU campus community. SMU Libraries collectively inspire and empower students, faculty, staff, and our community to be the world changers needed in our fast-paced, global environment.

Find out more about the Academic Libraries Video Trust HERE.

Sarah McCleskey to Receive First Annual Video Trust Award for “Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Media Librarianship”

Video Trust is pleased to announce its inaugural, annual award to an individual for “Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Media Librarianship,” to be presented this year to Sarah McCleskey by

Educational Media Reviews Online’s Review of All That I Am

All That I Am is a powerful and deeply personal account of recovery from childhood sexual abuse. The film begins as Emilie, 18, reconnects with her family following removal from the home due to years of sexual abuse inflicted by her stepfather. The film provides excellent examples of PTSD and the difficult recovery process of such repeated trauma. Initially, it appears as though Emilie has an ideal support system to help her manage …

Are you interested in becoming an EMRO reviewer or have an educational film you would like reviewed? Please contact the editor at EMRO@psu.edu for more information

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Public Nominations Open for the National Film Registry

Submit your recommendations for movies to be included on the 2021 National Film Registry. Public nominations play a key role when the Librarian and Film Board are considering their final selections. To be eligible for the Registry, a film must be at least 10 years old and be "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."

Submit Your Nominations

A Film Review by Video Librarian:

Riders of the Purple Sage: The Making of a Western Opera

It is challenging enough to create a western film from a screenplay and Riders of the Purple Sage, adopted from Zane Grey’s bestselling novel, has certainly been made into successful movies. Yet no one has ever attempted to create a western opera. How could one capture the starkly beautiful landscapes of the Arizona/Utah border with its red rises, hidden canyons, cliff dwellings, and sage countryside? In this riveting documentary …

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