Comments on: Netflix and Libraries from Librarian, Interrupted

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:21:55 +0000

Our academic library is thriving with our two Netflix accounts. The college has a new media program which greatly benefits from all the instant play that we get from Netflix as well as the physical DVDs without any deadline for returning. Our library recently got a Roku player so the students can watch the instant films in a separate room. As for negative feedback or legal actions by Netflix, the company has not said a word. They seem happy with our business. The amount we have saved with Netflix is in the 1,000s.

By: Jay Rancourt

Jay Rancourt — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 16:01:54 +0000

I have never heard a word from Netflix and there has been a lot of online buzz about our library’s use of Netflix over the past three years. The question is whether it is infringment or great marketing. I think Netflix is getting great deal of free advertising in the town of Tamworth.

By: Denise

Denise — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 23:27:01 +0000

Have libraries run into any legal ramifications with lending Netflix DVDs? Are libraries still using Netflix?

By: Jason Michel

Jason Michel — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:17:46 +0000

So, no libraries have received any pushback from netflix? I find this hard to believe. I would really like to pitch this at my library (Miami University) but I’m concerned about its legality….any more insight?

By: D Fontaine

D Fontaine — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:22:05 +0000

I just bought a subscription for our school library (small 600 kids) and it has been working great. We have the ’3 simultaneous’ account and it has been very popular with the teachers. We are thinking of having two subscriptions next year. More school libraries should do it.
DFontaine