Hi Marynelle, We have just finished our project to move all our DVDs and CDs from a closed monitored room to an open area in the library by putting them in security cases. We purchased Kwik cases from Gresco company for single DVDs and double CD/double DVD/multiple (box sets) DVD cases from Gaylord. They are excellent. For the past couple of months, we had no problems.
Farhad Moshiri Audiovisual Librarian University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Marynelle Chew Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 1:16 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Videolib] Any experience with DreamPak DVD Security Cases? Hello all, We have been using DreamPak DVD cases for our publicly circulating DVDs for about a year now. We are experiencing an 8-10% error rate with the DreamPak cases not opening. Sometimes the DVD box is stuck inside-I'll give them this, they are very difficult to break into! We also now test each new box of cases when they come in to find any defective cases. The little magnet/slider clicks, but it doesn't move. Magnets don't get old, do they? I have reported the problem to the vendor and they don't have any idea what could be amiss. Nor is it likely they would, since they are not the manufacturer. They have, however, been good about issuing a credit or a replacement. Still, before we invest more in this product I would like to know: 1. Has anyone else experienced similar trouble with DreamPak DVD security cases? If yes, were you able to resolve? 2. What products do you use to secure publicly circulating DVDs? Thank you for your assistance. Marynelle Chew Head, Library Technical Services Joseph F. Smith Library Brigham Young University-Hawaii Email: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Voice: 808-675-3863 Fax: 808-675-3877 ________________________________ This email and any files transmitted with it may be confidential or contain privileged information and are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email and any attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately delete the email and any attachments from your system and notify the sender. Any other use of this e-mail is prohibited. Thank you for your compliance.
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