Re: [Videolib] Blu-ray/DVD combo packs
Hello Anna, We (University of Delaware Library) have a small collection of Blurays (appx. 100, vs our 10,000+ collection of standard DVDs). When purchasing Blurays, I make sure we also have a separate, standalone standard version when possible -- only exceptions so far are those only released in the Bluray/DVD combo packs (Tree of Life, Barney's Version, Another Earth, etc.) We do not break up Bluray / DVD combos, and try to teach our student desk attendants and patrons to check the Bluray records for indications that a standard disc is packaged with it when that's the case. This decision was made primarily due to the complications in breaking up a set, in part due to how our items are cataloged (Film and Video Collection staff are not able to request special handling of our items from Bib. Control). Our materials are held in a closed stacks environment, and rely on our online catalogs to find media. Advantages: Because most of our Blurays also exist in our collection as standalone standard discs, and most of our 'regulars' know that some Blurays are packaged with standard discs, I don't think most patrons who do not have Bluray access aren't able to find what they need. We're able to keep the original packaging, and avoid extra use of shelf-space. Disadvantages: The obvious -- some patrons do not know that they can find standard definition discs by looking closely at our Bluray records. Further complicating this issue, our Library also utilizes World Cat Local, and in some instances the records linked to by our Bib Control folks do not accurately reflect that the item includes both standard and Bluray discs (a title that comes to mind is Super 8). Hope this is helpful, * Meghann Matwichuk, M.S. Associate Librarian Film and Video Collection Department Morris Library, University of Delaware 181 S. College Ave. Newark, DE 19717 (302) 831-1475 http://www.lib.udel.edu/filmandvideo On 1/19/2012 10:13 AM, Anna Goslen wrote: Hello, For those of you who include Blu-rays in your collections, how do you handle Blu-ray/DVD combo packs? Do you keep the Blu-ray and the DVD together, or do you separate them? Why did you decide to do what you do, and what have you found to be the advantages and disadvantages? Thanks in advance. Anna Goslen Technical Services Specialist Swarthmore College Library (610) 690-5733 agosl...@swarthmore.edu VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] Blu-ray/DVD combo packs
We separate ours into different cases. There are still many of our students/faculty/community who do not have a Blu-ray player. This way if someone wanted the Blu-ray they would not have both formats checked out at the same time. The DVD is then available for someone else to use in the mean time and vice versa. We do not have a large collection though and they are kept in their own area out in the stacks available for browsing. Lori Espinoza Paradise Valley Community College Library On 1/19/2012 8:13 AM, Anna Goslen wrote: Hello, For those of you who include Blu-rays in your collections, how do you handle Blu-ray/DVD combo packs? Do you keep the Blu-ray and the DVD together, or do you separate them? Why did you decide to do what you do, and what have you found to be the advantages and disadvantages? Thanks in advance. Anna Goslen Technical Services Specialist Swarthmore College Library (610) 690-5733 agosl...@swarthmore.edu VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. attachment: lori_espinoza.vcfVIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] Blu-ray/DVD combo packs
Hi, Because we are a public library system with 20 different locations, Blu-Ray combo packs are handled two different ways. For the branch libraries, we separate them, catalog each under the appropriate bib record and shelve them separately.Basically, the decision was made to separate because customers don't always have a Blu-ray player and because of the replacement cost issues. Some of the smaller member libraries (e.g., Riverside Library) have chosen to keep the combo packs as is. Each member library purchases their material and controls their own collection. At our Headquarters, Blu-rays are shelved away from the main DVD collection and each is housed in a security box. Right now, only four of our branch libraries have small Blu-ray collections and each is doing something different for security. One branch pulls all the discs and holds behind the circ desk. Another uses the security cases and a two leave the Blu-rays in the boxes like DVDs. Best, Paula Burlington County Library Anna Goslen wrote: Hello, For those of you who include Blu-rays in your collections, how do you handle Blu-ray/DVD combo packs? Do you keep the Blu-ray and the DVD together, or do you separate them? Why did you decide to do what you do, and what have you found to be the advantages and disadvantages? Thanks in advance. Anna Goslen Technical Services Specialist Swarthmore College Library (610) 690-5733 agosl...@swarthmore.edu VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] Blu-ray/DVD combo packs
Hi, I was under the impression that we could not seperate combo packs because that would violate copyright law. Am I wrong? Thanks, Julia Churchill Oak Lawn Public Library Oak Lawn Illinois From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] on behalf of Paula Manzella [pmanz...@bcls.lib.nj.us] Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 10:28 AM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] Blu-ray/DVD combo packs Hi, Because we are a public library system with 20 different locations, Blu-Ray combo packs are handled two different ways. For the branch libraries, we separate them, catalog each under the appropriate bib record and shelve them separately.Basically, the decision was made to separate because customers don't always have a Blu-ray player and because of the replacement cost issues. Some of the smaller member libraries (e.g., Riverside Library) have chosen to keep the combo packs as is. Each member library purchases their material and controls their own collection. At our Headquarters, Blu-rays are shelved away from the main DVD collection and each is housed in a security box. Right now, only four of our branch libraries have small Blu-ray collections and each is doing something different for security. One branch pulls all the discs and holds behind the circ desk. Another uses the security cases and a two leave the Blu-rays in the boxes like DVDs. Best, Paula Burlington County Library Anna Goslen wrote: Hello, For those of you who include Blu-rays in your collections, how do you handle Blu-ray/DVD combo packs? Do you keep the Blu-ray and the DVD together, or do you separate them? Why did you decide to do what you do, and what have you found to be the advantages and disadvantages? Thanks in advance. Anna Goslen Technical Services Specialist Swarthmore College Library (610) 690-5733 agosl...@swarthmore.edu VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. The information transmitted in this email and any attachments is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the intended recipients. This message may be or may contain privileged and confidential communications. If you as the reader are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any retention, review, use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication or the information contained is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the original message from your system. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] Blu-ray/DVD combo packs
Nah... Nothing in the copyright law that would prevent you. Once you bought it (under the terms of the First Sale doctrine) you can pretty much use the discs it as a coasters, pocket mirrors, or frisbees if you want to. gary handman Hi, I was under the impression that we could not seperate combo packs because that would violate copyright law. Am I wrong? Thanks, Julia Churchill Oak Lawn Public Library Oak Lawn Illinois From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] on behalf of Paula Manzella [pmanz...@bcls.lib.nj.us] Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 10:28 AM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] Blu-ray/DVD combo packs Hi, Because we are a public library system with 20 different locations, Blu-Ray combo packs are handled two different ways. For the branch libraries, we separate them, catalog each under the appropriate bib record and shelve them separately.Basically, the decision was made to separate because customers don't always have a Blu-ray player and because of the replacement cost issues. Some of the smaller member libraries (e.g., Riverside Library) have chosen to keep the combo packs as is. Each member library purchases their material and controls their own collection. At our Headquarters, Blu-rays are shelved away from the main DVD collection and each is housed in a security box. Right now, only four of our branch libraries have small Blu-ray collections and each is doing something different for security. One branch pulls all the discs and holds behind the circ desk. Another uses the security cases and a two leave the Blu-rays in the boxes like DVDs. Best, Paula Burlington County Library Anna Goslen wrote: Hello, For those of you who include Blu-rays in your collections, how do you handle Blu-ray/DVD combo packs? Do you keep the Blu-ray and the DVD together, or do you separate them? Why did you decide to do what you do, and what have you found to be the advantages and disadvantages? Thanks in advance. Anna Goslen Technical Services Specialist Swarthmore College Library (610) 690-5733 agosl...@swarthmore.edu VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. The information transmitted in this email and any attachments is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the intended recipients. This message may be or may contain privileged and confidential communications. If you as the reader are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any retention, review, use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication or the information contained is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the original message from your system. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. Gary Handman Director Media Resources Center Moffitt Library UC Berkeley 510-643-8566 ghand...@library.berkeley.edu http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/MRC I have always preferred the reflection of life to life itself. --Francois Truffaut VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
