Megan,

If you haven't already, I'd suggest you also post your query to AMIA-L.
the listserv of the Association of Moving Image Archivists. You should
get a number of replies to your query from a wide range of institutions,
both non-commercial and commercial and from a variety of perspectives as
well. To subscribe to AMIA, send a message to:

        [log in to unmask]

and in the body of the message:

        Subscribe AMIA-L firstname lastname

AMIA also has a website:

        wwwsc.library.unh.edu/amia/amia.htm

I understand that Gary Mack from the museum was at the recent AMIA
conference in Atlanta, though I didn't get an opportunity to meet him.
If he has a copy of AMIA's Membership Directory (1995-96) you could also
contact members with institutional profiles and collections similar
to your own. If you can't get a copy of the directory, let me know and
I can send you a copy.

If you need any further assistance, please let me know.

Best,

Henry K. Mattoon
Director,
National Moving Image Database
 The American Film Institute
Los Angeles, CA
213.856.7702 (v)
213.856.7616 (f)
www.afionline.org


On Mon, 6 Jan 1997 [log in to unmask] wrote:

> I work for a museum that has extensive video and film holdings in our
> archives.  We are currently working on establishing policies and guidelines
> for access to and use of these holdings, and we are struggling with the issue
> of commerical uses.  I'd be interested to hear from any Museum-L-er's with
> experience/knowledge/opinions in this area:
>
> What role if any should a non-profit institution play in deciding who may use
> its audio, video, and film holdings for commerical purposes?  What sorts of
> restrictions are acceptable?
>
> Any input would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Thanks,
> Megan Bryant
> Registrar, The Sixth Floor Museum
>