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Item Accepted version of Instructor Use of Educational Streaming Video Resources(2018) Horbal, AndrewAlthough a substantial majority of academic libraries now provide streaming video, the literature contains few studies which focus on how such resources are used. This article presents the results of a qualitative research study consisting of in-depth interviews with 18 instructors who use of one category of streaming video resources, educational videos, which are important because they are sold a higher price than most individuals can afford, and thus are typically only available to instructors through the library. The study’s main findings are that instructors think educational streaming video resources compare favorably to commercial and non-streaming alternatives in most respects and use them whenever possible, that the primary benefit of these resources is to facilitate better use of limited class time by enabling instructors to assign videos as outside-of-class viewing, and that the library is not the primary means instructors use to discover new educational streaming video resources. Additional insights are provided into factors that academic libraries should consider when deciding which resources to invest in, which acquisition models to pursue, and what marketing strategies to employ to ensure maximum usage.Item Preprint version of Instructor Use of Educational Streaming Video Resources(2018) Horbal, AndrewAlthough Farrelly and Hutchinson (2014) have shown that a substantial majority of academic libraries now provide streaming video, the literature contains few studies which focus on how such resources are used. This article presents the results of a qualitative research study investigating instructor use of one category of streaming video resources, educational videos, which are important because they are sold a higher price than most individuals can afford, and thus are typically only available to instructors through the library. The researcher conducted in-depth interviews with 18 instructors who use educational streaming video resources and analyzed the data to provide insight into factors that academic libraries should consider when deciding which resources to invest in, which acquisition models to pursue, and what marketing strategies to employ to ensure maximum usage.Item Diversity and Inclusion at UMD Libraries Survey Results(2015) Chadley, Otis; Edwards, Jamie; Epps, Sharon; Garritano, Jeremy; Horbal, Andrew; McDonald, Celina Nichols; Sorrell, Cynthia; Tchangalova, Nedelina; Wheeler, LisaThe Diversity Advisory Committee (DAC) conducted a Diversity Climate Assessment Survey in order to assess the diversity health of the University of Maryland Libraries. The survey was initially conducted for three weeks in July-August, 2014 and re-activated, per Dean Steele’s instructions, for another week in September to get as good a view of diversity issues in the Libraries as possible. This DAC snapshot reports findings on how library faculty, staff and student workers perceive the current state of diversity and inclusion within the Libraries. It also provides information about what organizational changes, training, and programs will be most beneficial to the library staff.Item Teaching Copyright to Faculty and Students as a Non-Lawyer(Slides from a presentation given at National Media Market in Albuquerque, NM on October 13, 2015, 2015-10-13) Horbal, AndrewBecause of the nature of the collections they work with, media librarians are often called upon to answer questions about copyright. This presentation will discuss best practices for helping faculty and students make informed decisions about legal issues related to audiovisual media like public performance rights (PPR) and fair use without presuming to practice law without a license, and also introduce useful resources for those who want to learn more.Item Creative Commons Licenses and You(2014-11-16) Horbal, AndrewDiscusses how to interpret and use Creative Commons licenses, with an emphasis on their uses in a library context.Item Video is Easy!(2014-07-30) Horbal, AndrewDiscusses the three main barriers which prevent librarians from experimenting with video: 1. Don’t have access to production equipment 2. Not able to achieve the production values students/faculty expect 3. No time And explains why none of these things is actually a problem by demonstrating a decently-wide range of sources of ready-made video and video production tools which can easily be adapted to a library instruction context.Item Copyright and Fair Use in the Digital Age(2015-02-18) Horbal, AndrewDiscusses copyright and fair use issues relevant to educators and education scholars.Item Copyright in the Film Studies Classroom(2015-02-20) Horbal, AndrewDiscusses the aspects of U.S. copyright law which affect Film Studies professors and their students.Item Maximizing Student Learning with Multimedia Assignments(2015-04-29) Horbal, AndrewThis workshop, presented by Media Resources Librarian Andrew Horbal, will discuss how to create effective multimedia assignments to maximize student learning. Topics which will be explored include: 1. Why to create multimedia assignments 2. Establishing learning objectives and expectations for the final product 3. Developing a timeline/incorporating the assignment into the course 4. Providing students with the skills and support they need to be successful 5. Evaluating multimedia assignments 6. What to do when the class is over This workshop is designed to appeal to total novices, old hands, and everyone in between.Item Articulating a Vision for a Media Commons at the University of Maryland(2014-06-10) Horbal, AndrewIn September, 2013 the University of Maryland Libraries charged a Media Commons Task Force with developing a framework for a “Media Commons” environment that integrated the Nonprint Media Services Library into the services offered by the learning commons already in existence and the research commons under development at the Libraries. Over the next six months the committee employed a variety of means to assess the needs of the University of Maryland community and generate ideas, including quantitative surveys of faculty and students, interviews with on-campus groups identified as potential partners, interviews with representatives from successful media commons at other universities, a literature review, and innovative focus group meetings utilizing “design thinking” to elicit ideas and feedback from participants. This presentation will discuss the committee’s findings and recommendations.