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Doing it yourself: Coventry University Library’s streaming project

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 June 2016

Jane Gibbs*
Affiliation:
Frederick Lanchester Library, Coventry University, Far Gosford Street, Coventry CV1 5DD, UK
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Abstract

This case study provides an overview of the logistical aspects of introducing a DIY streaming service, from original idea to implementation, at Coventry University. The study includes reflection on practical problems such as the structuring of file names and complying with the terms and conditions of the ERA licence. It concludes with a short discussion of the impact of the new ERA+ licence on levels of use, together with possible future developments in streaming in the UK Higher Education sector.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © The Art Libraries Society 2009

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