We don't really have a policy per se. We don't have a specific Blu-Ray collection, but we do purchase the combo packs - Disney, Criterion, when released. Or, if a film receives great reviews, but is only released on Blu-Ray, we'll also get that. For a while, one of our branch selectors was getting Blu-Ray of top releases, but she wasn't aware that we really didn't collect them. Part of the whole issue comes down to budget. We just don't have it. I hope this helps.
Becky Tatar Periodicals/Audiovisuals Aurora Public Library 101 S. River Street Aurora, IL 60506 Phone: 630-264-4116 FAX: 630-896-3209 blt...@aurorapubliclibrary.org www.aurorapubliclibrary.org From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Laura Jenemann Sent: Monday, January 25, 2016 4:42 PM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: [Videolib] Blu-ray Collection Development Policies Dear videolib, I'm researching blu-ray collection development policies. If you have any links or info to share, please reach out. And thanks for your help. Regards, Laura Laura Jenemann Media Services/Film Studies Librarian George Mason University Libraries Email: ljene...@gmu.edu<mailto:ljene...@gmu.edu> Phone: 703-993-7593
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