About MAAS
The British Universities Film & Video Council (BUFVC) and the Open University were funded by the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) to develop the Managing Agent and Advisory Service (MAAS) from 2000.
MAAS was a national body acquiring moving pictures and sound for delivery to the UK Higher and Further Education community. Content is currently delivered through the Film & Sound Online service and will remain free of charge to subscribing institutions until at least July 2009.
MAAS was responsible for selecting the material for Film & Sound Online, clearing rights and preparing the content for delivery. EDINA designed and developed Film & Sound Online and is responsible for the hosting and delivery of the service.
MAAS responsibilities:
Managing Agent
- identified appropriate collections and prioritised content for clearance
- obtained advice from groups of academic and industry professionals
- cleared third party rights and brokered contracts
- prepared the content and metadata for delivery through Film & Sound Online
Advisory Service
- provided information and feedback to users wishing to obtain access
- promoted and advised on the use of appropriate technology and tools
- offered guidance on pedagogy
- gave user support and online advice
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ran a help desk for queries on all aspects of online moving pictures and sound
The MAAS service came to an end on 31 July 2005.
EDINA is a JISC National Data Centre based at the University of Edinburgh
