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.