Re: [Videolib] Recommendations on DVD scratch/repair machine or system
We've used Disc-Go-Pod machines with much success fro many years. We have burned out a couple over time but they've been used routinely and have saved many high use discs. http://www.discgotech.com/ On Tue, Mar 19, 2013 at 10:43 AM, Bergman, Barbara J barbara.berg...@mnsu.edu wrote: We found that using a disc cleaning service was a better option for the small volume of DVDs needing serious cleaning. We send ours out to RubberDisc.com Barb Bergman | Media Services Interlibrary Loan Librarian | Minnesota State University, Mankato | (507) 389-5945 | barbara.berg...@mnsu.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. -- Regards, Chris Lewis Media Librarian American University Library 202.885.3257 For latest Media Services News: Blog: http://aulibmedia.blogspot.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AULibMedia Twitter: http://twitter.com/aulibmedia Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/aulibmedia/ Please think twice before printing this e-mail. 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] Recommendations on DVD scratch/repair machine or system
We found that using a disc cleaning service was a better option for the small volume of DVDs needing serious cleaning. We send ours out to RubberDisc.com Barb Bergman | Media Services Interlibrary Loan Librarian | Minnesota State University, Mankato | (507) 389-5945 | barbara.berg...@mnsu.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] Recommendations on DVD scratch/repair machine or system
Thanks for the response. Looks like the RTI machines have more chatter so far. We just received a flyer to purchase a VMI Hybrid machine for a mere $1,600.00. Though it is probably a good investment, that sounded a bit steep. But, then one does get what one pays for usually. So, I want to optimize our purchase with the best machine for the least money. But, I don't want to go cheap. In the past we have use the standard manual disc scratch remover things for about $30 bucks or so. Mixed results with that. Not really satisfactory. Mike, you recommend the VMI over the RTI machine. Does it really do a better job? Is it more reliable? I assume it might at least be more durable. Thanks for the info. Jared Jared Alexander Seay Reference Librarian Head, Media Collections Addlestone Library College of Charleston Charleston SC 29424 Main Office: 843-953-1428 blogs.cofc.edu/seayj/ Media Collections: 843-953-8040 blogs.cofc.edu/media collections Addlestone Report:blogs.cofc.edu/addlestonereport Reference Services: blogs.cofc.edu/refblog -Original Message- From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Michael Vollmar-Grone Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 2:33 PM To: VideoLib Subject: Re: [Videolib] Recommendations on DVD scratch/repair machine or system We've used RTI products for decades; first the TapeChek for videotapes, currently the EcoSmart for discs. They do a great job! But we added a VMI Disc Buffer last year. Fantastic results without removing a layer of the disc. Quick and easy 30-60 second process, depending on degree of scratching. The number of complaints concerning discs not playing has dropped dramatically. However we still need use the RTI for about 10 percent of reported problems. If I could have only one machine, it would be the VMI. Best wishes, Mike -- Michael Vollmar-Grone Director of Technical Services Shelby County Libraries 230 East North Street Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 492-6851 x.119 http://shelbyco.lib.oh.us/ http://www.facebook.com/ShelbyCountyLibraries vollm...@oplin.org Library Friends, I need some recommendations on good (moderately priced) DVD scratch repair machines/systems. Or can anyone point me to a site that does good objective reviews of such? I can only find company sites (no objectivity there). What are you folks using? Please feel free to respond kindly to me off list. Thanks. Jared 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] Recommendations on DVD scratch/repair machine or system
Thanks, Susan. Seems to me that an inexpensive system like the JFJ Easy Pro is at least a good place to start. Certainly we can always upgrade. I have been reading some good reviews about this system. Seems to be a win-win for the price. If anyone else out there has any recommendations, I'll take them. Thanks. j Jared Alexander Seay Reference Librarian Head, Media Collections Addlestone Library College of Charleston Charleston SC 29424 Main Office: 843-953-1428 blogs.cofc.edu/seayj/ Media Collections: 843-953-8040 blogs.cofc.edu/media collections Addlestone Report:blogs.cofc.edu/addlestonereport Reference Services: blogs.cofc.edu/refblog -Original Message- From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Susan Albrecht Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2013 10:55 AM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] Recommendations on DVD scratch/repair machine or system Jared, Given that you're interested in cheap but not TOO cheap, I'll pipe up to say that I recently purchased a JFJ EasyPro Plus unit to take care of our DVD cleaning/minor disc repair needs. Which is to say, on an as-needed basis, not on a we routinely clean everything basis. I've only had it for a couple of months, but so far, it's been good. Cost is about $125. Susan Albrecht -Original Message- From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Seay, Jared Alexander Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2013 10:50 AM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] Recommendations on DVD scratch/repair machine or system Thanks for the response. Looks like the RTI machines have more chatter so far. We just received a flyer to purchase a VMI Hybrid machine for a mere $1,600.00. Though it is probably a good investment, that sounded a bit steep. But, then one does get what one pays for usually. So, I want to optimize our purchase with the best machine for the least money. But, I don't want to go cheap. In the past we have use the standard manual disc scratch remover things for about $30 bucks or so. Mixed results with that. Not really satisfactory. Mike, you recommend the VMI over the RTI machine. Does it really do a better job? Is it more reliable? I assume it might at least be more durable. Thanks for the info. Jared Jared Alexander Seay Reference Librarian Head, Media Collections Addlestone Library College of Charleston Charleston SC 29424 Main Office: 843-953-1428 blogs.cofc.edu/seayj/ Media Collections: 843-953-8040 blogs.cofc.edu/media collections Addlestone Report:blogs.cofc.edu/addlestonereport Reference Services: blogs.cofc.edu/refblog 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.
[Videolib] Recommendations on DVD scratch/repair machine or system
Library Friends, I need some recommendations on good (moderately priced) DVD scratch repair machines/systems. Or can anyone point me to a site that does good objective reviews of such? I can only find company sites (no objectivity there). What are you folks using? Please feel free to respond kindly to me off list. Thanks. Jared PS: Has anyone ever created a general (or specific) FAQ site/blog/webthing based on questions asked on this list? A massive undertaking to be sure. But, how helpful it would be. Jared Alexander Seay Reference Librarian Head, Media Collections Addlestone Library College of Charleston Charleston SC 29424 Main Office: 843-953-1428 blogs.cofc.edu/seayj/http://blogs.cofc.edu/seayj/ Media Collections: 843-953-8040 blogs.cofc.edu/media collectionshttp://blogs.cofc.edu/mediacollections/ Addlestone Report: blogs.cofc.edu/addlestonereporthttp://blogs.cofc.edu/addlestonereport/ Reference Services: blogs.cofc.edu/refbloghttp://blogs.cofc.edu/refblog/ 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] Recommendations on DVD scratch/repair machine or system
Jared We are a public library that uses the ECO-SENIOR from RTI. We purchased it approx. 6 years ago for $2800. I know they have newer/other models, but you have to call for pricing (I think). I love it. The discs look new and they can be repaired a handful of times (depending on the disc and damage). I had to send it for repair once which cost $300. It is simple to use and the supplies are also reasonable. FYI, I use it every week or two though it is made to be used on a daily basis. http://www.discchek.com/ Hope this helps, Melissa McHenry Gates Public Library Rochester, NY 14624 From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Seay, Jared Alexander Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 11:35 AM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: [Videolib] Recommendations on DVD scratch/repair machine or system Library Friends, I need some recommendations on good (moderately priced) DVD scratch repair machines/systems. Or can anyone point me to a site that does good objective reviews of such? I can only find company sites (no objectivity there). What are you folks using? Please feel free to respond kindly to me off list. Thanks. Jared PS: Has anyone ever created a general (or specific) FAQ site/blog/webthing based on questions asked on this list? A massive undertaking to be sure. But, how helpful it would be. Jared Alexander Seay Reference Librarian Head, Media Collections Addlestone Library College of Charleston Charleston SC 29424 Main Office: 843-953-1428 blogs.cofc.edu/seayj/ Media Collections: 843-953-8040 blogs.cofc.edu/media collections http://blogs.cofc.edu/mediacollections/ Addlestone Report:blogs.cofc.edu/addlestonereport http://blogs.cofc.edu/addlestonereport/ Reference Services: blogs.cofc.edu/refblog http://blogs.cofc.edu/refblog/ 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] Recommendations on DVD scratch/repair machine or system
I agree entirely with Melissa---our RTI disc cleaning repair machine has been effective, easy to use and a real workhorse. It's been well worth the investment. We've used the basic ECO-SMART for years now with great success and never a hiccup. RTI recommended this model (over the more expensive models they could have promoted but didn't) for our less-than-daily use---mainly because it won't clog up if it sits between use. For us, their sales support people (Scott Jahnke in our case) were key to identifying the model that best matched our needs. Best, Tyra Grant Digital and electronic media preservation officer University of Kansas Libraries tgr...@ku.edumailto:tgr...@ku.edu 785-864-8951 From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Melissa McHenry Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 11:19 AM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] Recommendations on DVD scratch/repair machine or system Jared We are a public library that uses the ECO-SENIOR from RTI. We purchased it approx. 6 years ago for $2800. I know they have newer/other models, but you have to call for pricing (I think). I love it. The discs look new and they can be repaired a handful of times (depending on the disc and damage). I had to send it for repair once which cost $300. It is simple to use and the supplies are also reasonable. FYI, I use it every week or two though it is made to be used on a daily basis. http://www.discchek.com/ Hope this helps, Melissa McHenry Gates Public Library Rochester, NY 14624 From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edumailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Seay, Jared Alexander Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 11:35 AM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edumailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: [Videolib] Recommendations on DVD scratch/repair machine or system Library Friends, I need some recommendations on good (moderately priced) DVD scratch repair machines/systems. Or can anyone point me to a site that does good objective reviews of such? I can only find company sites (no objectivity there). What are you folks using? Please feel free to respond kindly to me off list. Thanks. Jared PS: Has anyone ever created a general (or specific) FAQ site/blog/webthing based on questions asked on this list? A massive undertaking to be sure. But, how helpful it would be. Jared Alexander Seay Reference Librarian Head, Media Collections Addlestone Library College of Charleston Charleston SC 29424 Main Office: 843-953-1428 blogs.cofc.edu/seayj/http://blogs.cofc.edu/seayj/ Media Collections: 843-953-8040 blogs.cofc.edu/media collectionshttp://blogs.cofc.edu/mediacollections/ Addlestone Report: blogs.cofc.edu/addlestonereporthttp://blogs.cofc.edu/addlestonereport/ Reference Services: blogs.cofc.edu/refbloghttp://blogs.cofc.edu/refblog/ 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] Recommendations on DVD scratch/repair machine or system
I have to reiterate what has already been said. We have an RTI- Junior in our biggest branch library and it has been running strong since 2001. We purchased a used (by Recorded Books reps) Senior model for our Main library and have had great success. RTI is a great company to work with they believe in service to their customers. We still have an RTI-VHS tape cleaner/inspector that works like a champ! Buy RTI! Marsha Loyer Media Services Coordinator Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library Mishawaka, IN 46544 From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Grant, Tyra Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 12:52 PM To: mmche...@libraryweb.org; videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] Recommendations on DVD scratch/repair machine or system I agree entirely with Melissa---our RTI disc cleaning repair machine has been effective, easy to use and a real workhorse. It's been well worth the investment. We've used the basic ECO-SMART for years now with great success and never a hiccup. RTI recommended this model (over the more expensive models they could have promoted but didn't) for our less-than-daily use---mainly because it won't clog up if it sits between use. For us, their sales support people (Scott Jahnke in our case) were key to identifying the model that best matched our needs. Best, Tyra Grant Digital and electronic media preservation officer University of Kansas Libraries tgr...@ku.edu 785-864-8951 From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Melissa McHenry Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 11:19 AM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] Recommendations on DVD scratch/repair machine or system Jared We are a public library that uses the ECO-SENIOR from RTI. We purchased it approx. 6 years ago for $2800. I know they have newer/other models, but you have to call for pricing (I think). I love it. The discs look new and they can be repaired a handful of times (depending on the disc and damage). I had to send it for repair once which cost $300. It is simple to use and the supplies are also reasonable. FYI, I use it every week or two though it is made to be used on a daily basis. http://www.discchek.com/ Hope this helps, Melissa McHenry Gates Public Library Rochester, NY 14624 From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Seay, Jared Alexander Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 11:35 AM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: [Videolib] Recommendations on DVD scratch/repair machine or system Library Friends, I need some recommendations on good (moderately priced) DVD scratch repair machines/systems. Or can anyone point me to a site that does good objective reviews of such? I can only find company sites (no objectivity there). What are you folks using? Please feel free to respond kindly to me off list. Thanks. Jared PS: Has anyone ever created a general (or specific) FAQ site/blog/webthing based on questions asked on this list? A massive undertaking to be sure. But, how helpful it would be. Jared Alexander Seay Reference Librarian Head, Media Collections Addlestone Library College of Charleston Charleston SC 29424 Main Office: 843-953-1428 blogs.cofc.edu/seayj/ Media Collections: 843-953-8040 blogs.cofc.edu/media collections http://blogs.cofc.edu/mediacollections/ Addlestone Report:blogs.cofc.edu/addlestonereport http://blogs.cofc.edu/addlestonereport/ Reference Services: blogs.cofc.edu/refblog http://blogs.cofc.edu/refblog/ 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] Recommendations on DVD scratch/repair machine or system
We've used RTI products for decades; first the TapeChek for videotapes, currently the EcoSmart for discs. They do a great job! But we added a VMI Disc Buffer last year. Fantastic results without removing a layer of the disc. Quick and easy 30-60 second process, depending on degree of scratching. The number of complaints concerning discs not playing has dropped dramatically. However we still need use the RTI for about 10 percent of reported problems. If I could have only one machine, it would be the VMI. Best wishes, Mike -- Michael Vollmar-Grone Director of Technical Services Shelby County Libraries 230 East North Street Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 492-6851 x.119 http://shelbyco.lib.oh.us/ http://www.facebook.com/ShelbyCountyLibraries vollm...@oplin.org Library Friends, I need some recommendations on good (moderately priced) DVD scratch repair machines/systems. Or can anyone point me to a site that does good objective reviews of such? I can only find company sites (no objectivity there). What are you folks using? Please feel free to respond kindly to me off list. Thanks. Jared 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.
