In any case, DVD-R suggests a burned copy, not a master-pressed disc and yes, it may be more likely to have playing issues in older DVD players or some computers. I would go for the Kino-Lorber to avoid any region issues, and a lot of people still do not have Blu ray players. Val G.
On Tue, Feb 9, 2016 at 4:39 PM, Patricia Ruocco <[email protected]> wrote: > I am looking into purchasing the movie "Black Sabbath" with Boris Karloff > for our public library's DVD collection. Midwest Tape lists two versions: > one that just says DVD, and a newer one that is a DVD-R. My inclination is > to get the DVD, but it is fullscreen where the DVD-R is widescreen. We > usually order widescreen versions of films, but I'm concerned whether > patrons taking a DVD-R home for viewing will run into compatibility > problems with their players and this format. Can the group offer some > guidance? > > > Thank you! > > Patricia > > > *Patricia Ruocco* > > Adult Services Librarian, MLIS > > Lisle Library District > > 777 Front Street | Lisle, IL 60532 > > p: 630-971-1675 ext. 1503 > > lislelibrary.org <http://www.lislelibrary.org/> > > facebook <https://www.facebook.com/lislelibrarydistrict> | instagram > <http://instagram.com/lislelibrary> | twitter > <https://twitter.com/lislelibrary> | pinterest > <http://www.pinterest.com/lislelibrary/> | flickr > <http://www.flickr.com/photos/lislelibrary> > > > Check out our *MAF <http://www.lislelibrary.org/murderamongfriends>* and *JBF > <http://www.lislelibrary.org/justbetweenframes>*blogs for mystery and > film fans! > <http://www.flickr.com/photos/lislelibrary> > > 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. > > -- Val Gangwer Coordinator - Academic Computing Technology Room 310, Smith Library Shenandoah University 540-665-4637
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.
