FAQ

Account Set-Up

► What types of memberships do you have? What do they offer?
We have two membership options. An Individual Subscription Plan and a Group Subscription Plan, both offer the same benefits. Vist our SUBSCRIBE page for more information on what you can access if you become a subscriber.

► How much does a subscription to Video Librarian cost?
• Individual Subscription Plan: Single User ($75.00 annually)
• Group Subscription Plan: Multiple Users (up to 20) for a Single Institution/Location ($125.00 annually)

► How can I pay for my subscription?
We accept payment by check, credit card, purchase order, and ACH transfer.

► How do I pay via check?
Please fill out our form HERE and mail your check to our mailing address below. We will activate your subscription after we have recieved the check. 

Mailing Address:
_{Video Librarian
154 Mt Bethel Rd
Warren, NJ 07059}

► How do I pay via credit card?

• Fill out our form HERE and we will request/provide the required information.

► How do I pay via ACH transfer? 

• Contact us HERE and we will request/provide the required information. 

► How do I pay via purchase order? 

• Contact us HERE and we will request/provide the required information. 

► How do I get my username and password?

• If you paid with a credit card via Pigeon:

All subscriptions that are paid for through Pigeon are automatically active and you set up your own account. Our new login system uses your email and a self-generated password.

 

► How do I log in to my account?
Click the 'Sign In' button on the upper right corner of the page (under the search bar) and enter your email and password. 

Finding Reviews

► Where do I search for a film?

Our search bar can be found at the top right-hand corner. You can enter a film title, cast and crew name, distributor, or other keyword.

► How can I search for a film based on a specific subject or genre?

Click here to go to our DISCOVER page. From there, click on the SUBJECT or GENRE you want. You'll be redirected to a list of all the titles with that tag. 

► How did Video Librarian select what subjects and genres to tag films with? 

All subjects were carefully selected by the Video Librarian team based on the most significant academic fields. We curated the genre list based on popularity and local library offerings. These tags will give you enough diversty to build an extensive collection.

► How are the film review pages organized?

The newest reviews are at the top of each page. Every review page follows a similar layout but is organized differently: 

Our robust layout encourages self discovery. The wealth of films on each page helps you find related ones that you may not be aware of. So, keep scrolling! You never know what you'll find. 

All film pages also include revelant articles—lists, or essays. You can also find this writing on the header by clicking ARTICLES.

► What is your rating scale?

► How do you categorize documentaries?

Public Performance & Digital Liscensing 

► What does PPR and DRA mean?

PPR stands for "Public Performance Rights"

Public Performance Rights (PPR) are the legal rights to publicly show a film or video. Typically the media producer or distributor manages these rights. 

The rights-holder can assign PPR to others through a Public Performance License.

DRA stands for "Digital Rights available. Digital Rights are what a library needs to host a digital file a film on their secure server. The streaming license must be negotiated and acquired by the distributor or legal owner of the title.

► What type of events do I need PPR for?

PPR are NOT required for:

Home viewing

Screening media in the context of face-to-face teaching in the service of regular curricula

Screening openly-licensed or public domain films

PPR ARE required for:

All screenings of copyrighted media to audiences outside of regular curriculum. Examples:

Student club events

Extracurricular sponsored events such as general lectures

Film series

Online teaching environments

► Why is PPR required?

Showing unlicensed media, whether borrowed from the library or rented, purchased, or streamed, to groups outside of the face-to-face classroom may be illegal, and may place the offending library or university at legal risk.

Submissions 

► Can Video Librarian review my film?

Please head to our SUBMISSIONS page to see our submission guidelines.