In my branch we used "albums" with plastic sleeves. We put a sequential number on the disc, on the plastic sleeve, and on the DVD case, so they can be matched up. The DVD cases were shelved empty, and the albums were kept at the circ desk. When DVDs were returned, we checked them for damage and cleaned off PBJ fingerprints before they were re-filed. It took a little time, but we didn't lose them that way!
Jennifer John Patterson Continuing Education Coordinator Central Texas Library System, Inc. 512-583-0704 x16 ________________________________ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Carolyn Manning Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 10:30 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [ctls-l] DVD security Hi Folks, Our library is having problems with DVD theft. Someone is taking discs out of the cases and is putting an empty case back on the spinner. We have lost upwards of twenty DVDs this way. I would like to know how other libraries handle their DVDs. Do you use secure cases? Do you keep an empty case on the shelf and have the disc behind the desk? Any input you can give is great. We have looked into buying the secure DVD cases, but I am concerned about the added cost as well as the added time it would take to get the DVDs out to the patrons. Thanks! Carolyn T. Manning Library Director Wimberley Village Library 512 847-2188, ext. 6 [email protected]
