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
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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
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