We used to do that too with VHS tapes where it seemed to be more of a problem with ends of the film not being there or bad reproductions. We found that with less and less staff and more and more volume we just couldn't keep it up and stopped cold turkey. I do have to say that material is getting out on the shelf in 1/3 of the time that we had when we previewed each item. Most reputable vendors will replace items that have problems that the first person who checks it out finds something wrong with it. Bottom line.we have had to 'eat' a couple of items but the vast difference in time saved and personnel better used is worth the difference.
Marsha Loyer Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library Mishawaka, IN From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Rosen, Rhonda J. Sent: Monday, July 02, 2012 7:32 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Videolib] quality check? Do you guys quality check every dvd that comes into your collection? We are finding that this is becoming a burden.we used to use students to check, but with less and less work study Hours being available, we are needing students at the counter and not watching videos. Is it worth it? Rhonda Rhonda Rosen| Head, Media & Access Services William H. Hannon Library | Loyola Marymount University One LMU Drive, MS 8200 | Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659 [email protected]| 310/338-4584| http://library.lmu.edu <http://library.lmu.edu/> "You see, I don't believe that libraries should be drab places where people sit in silence, and that's been the main reason for our policy of employing wild animals as librarians." --Monty Python
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.
