I think Philip makes a great point here -- there are some films where
there is a marked difference in what you can see / perceive in many
shots -- you really are getting more information with Bluray in some
cases. Take a look at The Shining or 2001 (or any Kubrick film, for
that matter) for examples. Someone who is studying film is much better
served by the Blu-ray format. I think it's important to remember that
it's not just a matter of preference for some -- may not be crucial for
most, but for some it is.
Best,
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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 4/12/2013 11:22 AM, Bahr, Philip wrote:
We also do not support Blu-ray at Fairfield University. We have one machine in
our 90-seat auditorium but no machines available to patrons within the library
to view films like we have VHS and DVD players. We bought a few combo packs
because I didn't want to wait months and months for the DVD-only release of a
film. We have 11 so far. I personally love Blu-ray at home. After years of
waiting, I finally gave in to a new television and new Blu-ray player last
December and finally get the difference. Nothing matches the clarity of the
picture. The best way to make the comparison is to watch a film you've seen a
lot. You'll see details from the Blu-ray copy you've never noticed before. I
did that with White Christmas.
But for an academic library, we will not purchase Blu-ray unless the market
changes and items only come out on Blu-ray. Right now I'm trying to
continually re-think the balance between physical product and streaming
services.
Philip
Philip Bahr
Reference & Media Librarian
DiMenna-Nyselius Library
Fairfield University
1073 North Benson Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
203-254-4206
[email protected]
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Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:27:12 -0700
From: Susan Weber <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [Videolib] Blu-ray discs in academic libraries
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My response is identical to Deb's. We don't have Blu-Ray equipment, yet,
although I did request funding for 4 machines (2 for Technical Services and 2
for student access in mini=theatres in the Library).
When the title is avail. as a combo pack, we'll note that in our catalogue
record. If it's avail. only on Blu-Ray, we won't buy it, at least until we have
equip. to play it.
I don't believe that format will last very long. The public market really is
the driving force in terms of choice of technologies for education, and the
number of releases have not been stellar in Blu-Ray.
Susan
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On 10/04/2013 11:43 AM, Deb Distante wrote:
Hi, Gail. As we're currently trying to update our collection and get
rid of all VHS tapes, we no longer purchase in that format at all.
Although we have no Blu-ray players in the library at this point, if
a title is available in a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack, that is what I buy.
If it's only available as either a DVD or a Blu-ray, I only buy the DVD.
So far, we haven't had any request for Blu-ray titles. If we did
get a request, I would probably tell them that since we do not
currently have Blu-ray players on campus, we do not collect in that
format unless it's as part of a combo pack.
Deb Distante
Mt. San Antonio College Library
1100 N. Grand Ave.
Walnut, CA 91789
909-274-4285
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From: "Gail Gawlik" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Date: 04/08/2013 11:32 AM
Subject: [Videolib] Blu-ray discs in academic libraries
Sent by: [email protected]
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Hi, wise media people.
We have just received our first request for blu-ray discs and are
wondering what other academic libraries are doing. Up until now, we
have only purchased DVDs and an occasional VHS-tape if the film is
only available in that format. We were wondering how other academic
libraries handle this new-ish format.
In particular:
1. Do you order blu-ray discs as a matter of course or only as a
special request?
2. If you order the blu-ray version, do you also get the film on DVD?
2. Do you try to get those DVD/blu-ray combo packs whenever you can?
(They look like a pretty good deal.)
And does the media crowd here expect blu-ray to replace DVDs in the
near future?
Thanks!
Gail
Gail Gawlik
Head of Technical Services
Brown Library
University of St. Francis
Joliet, IL
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Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:38:53 +0000
From: Michael May <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [Videolib] Blu-ray discs in academic libraries
To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
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One of Gail's questions is, "And does the media crowd here expect blu-ray to replace
DVDs in the near future?"
>From an August 2012 USA Today article: "Household penetration of
Blu-ray 'has not occurred as quickly as the industry had predicted, but
it still continues to have double-digit increases,' says Matthew
Lieberman of PricewaterhouseCoopers. The consulting firm expects
Blu-ray movie disc sales will surpass DVDs by 2015."
http://usat.ly/XsI3tv
The article also says, "Studios are not prepared to publicly write off physical
media .... Whatever streaming's effect on Blu-ray, Hollywood is backing the discs for the
foreseeable future."
Of course this article isn't about films made for academic markets, but it
might be relevant if you're buying box office hits by major studios.
Michael May
Carnegie-Stout Public Library, Dubuque
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From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Gail Gawlik
Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 1:26 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [Videolib] Blu-ray discs in academic libraries
Hi, wise media people.
?
We have just received our first request for blu-ray discs and are wondering
what other academic libraries are doing.? Up until now, we have only purchased
DVDs and an occasional VHS-tape if the film is only available in that format.?
We were wondering how other academic libraries handle this new-ish format.?
?
In particular:
1. Do you order blu-ray discs as a matter of course or only as a special
request??
2.?If you order the blu-ray version, do you also get the film on DVD?
2. Do you try to get those DVD/blu-ray combo packs whenever you can?? (They
look like a pretty good deal.) ?
And does the media crowd here expect?blu-ray to replace DVDs in the near future?
?
Thanks!
Gail
?
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Gail Gawlik
Head of Technical Services
Brown Library
University of St. Francis
Joliet, IL
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Wearing sensible shoes proudly since 1969.
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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
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
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