We use a Disc-Go-Tech’s Check Max disc scanner to determine if a disc is damaged (this machine is no longer available to purchase), and a RTI Eco Auto Smart to repair the discs. I’ve been informed that the RTI Inspector is also no longer available for purchase.
We use a mix of physical processing staff and volunteers to check for damage and repair the discs. I’d appreciate hearing if anyone knows of a solution to determine if a disc is damaged, besides put it in a player and wait for the display to fail. Our Check Max machine gets very heavy use. Michael L. Nitz Head, Technical Services Appleton Public Library 225 N. Oneida St Appleton, WI 54911 [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> / www.apl.org <http://www.apl.org> 920-832-6184 / 920-832-6182 (fax) From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:36 am To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Videolib] DVD Cleaning Service (s)?? Every DVD, CD and CD-Rom is hand wiped with a soft cloth and Azuredisc cleaner to give our media a fighting chance. We also have an RTI senior Disc Chek that we use when a patron complains about a disc not playing properly. We have been lucky to have a couple of gentlemen volunteers that help us to run that machine and keep our collection in the best condition that we can manage. We are a medium sized library but quality of our materials is important to us. Marsha Loyer Media Services Coordinator Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library 209 Lincoln Way East Mishawaka, IN 46544 Phone: 574-259-5277 Fax: 574-254-5585 Email: [email protected] -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [Videolib] DVD Cleaning Service (s)?? From: Blaine Waterman <[email protected]> Date: Wed, March 10, 2010 8:30 pm To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Cc: "Joseph T. Garcia" <[email protected]> Is there such a thing?? I’m constantly hearing complaints from patrons about unplayable DVDs in our collection. This is one complaint I find totally valid. We don’t remotely have the labor available to clean and inspect every disc upon return a la Netflix, but I wonder if there’s anything we can do short of that which beats sticking items to languish on a problem shelf?? Does anyone try to periodically clean ALL their DVDs? Blaine Waterman Film and Television Specialist San Francisco Public Library 415.557.4461 [email protected] Official SFPL use only ________________________________ 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.
