Peggy- We have been using a product called d_skin (you can order them from amazon.com -- cost is about $1 each) -- These are removeable skins that snap onto the DVD (no adhesive). At first, I thought they were GREAT in that they protect DVDs from fingerprints and scratches. However, some people have trouble playing through the skins on their machines (while most machines play through them with no problem), AND/OR some people don't read the bright labels we put on every DVD package and think they must remove the skin before playing (which of course defeats the purpose and also damages the skin). So I find myself fielding some complaints and also needing to frequently replace the skins.
I have seen ads for protective labels that adhere directly to the DVD, and I am contemplating trying that solution. At least patrons wouldn't remove them. But I worry that if I don't apply the protective label perfectly flat and smooth, then I might ruin the DVD. Have you gotten any responses from people who use these labels or the spray (I hadn't heard about the spray before)? Please share. Thanks. I have also tried 2 products for cleaning/repairing DVDs with mixed results. Clean Dr. morotized disc cleaner is a small battery-operated machine (cost about $15) that comes with a cleaning spray. This machine seems to help remove fingerprints but not scratches. For scratches, I have Allsop scratch repair system, which includes some polishing cream and polishing cloths (I bought this from one of the library supply companies, Demco or Brodart, don't remember the cost, but not very expensive). This does seem to help, bu not like the fancy polishing machines that cost thousands of dollars! Liz Edelglass, Library Director Dept. of Jewish Education of Greater New Haven [EMAIL PROTECTED] Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) =========================================================== Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
