Re: [Videolib] due date slips for av material?
We did away with the printed date due slips two years ago for all library materials and changed to the printed receipts. This is not paperless but it is much faster at checkout and most patrons like them over the stamped slips. We now offer email receipts and many of our patrons like this idea even better. Jerry Ritchie Media Coordinator Longview Public Library Longview, WA 98632 360.442.5322 From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Hooper, Lisa K Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 2:13 PM To: ml...@list.indiana.edu; videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: [Videolib] due date slips for av material? Greetings everyone and apologies for cross-posting, We are exploring the idea of going paperless and doing away with due date slips for books. Before extending this to media materials, I'm curious to know if any of you with circulating CD and/or DVD collections have already abandoned the due date slip and, if so, how you inform patrons about due dates and how this has worked to get materials returned on time. Thanks! -lisa H. Head Music and Media Librarian Tulane University 504.314.7822 @lkHMusLibrarian 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.
Re: [Videolib] Disc Repair Service
We average about 50 discs per month thru the machine for several months now.
The machine does a good job of scratch repair and the discs do come out dry and
clean. Most discs have been cleaned in the 30 second mode. When you close the
lid the repair process begins automatically by pressing the start button during
the repair process the cleaning time is extended. For the vast majority of
the discs we clean, the 30 second mode works just fine.
We normally clean on one day a week. Before we start we run hot water thru the
machine to clean out the tubes, which takes less than a minute. When we finish
cleaning for the day we clean the two pads with hot water and let them dry
overnight, wipe down the machine etc.
We just had our first "Change key card" message which means we have cleaned 300
discs. I called and they sent out a new cleaning package including a new key
card, 4 cleaning pads and cleaning compound.
So far have been very happy with the results of cleaning and the service from
the company.
Jerry Ritchie
Media Coordinator
Longview Public Library
Longview, WA 98632
360.442.5322
From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Karsten, Eileen
Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 10:22 AM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [Videolib] Disc Repair Service
Jerry:
Have you used the machine to repair any discs? Did it do a good job? Did the
machine do the repair in 30 seconds or did it take longer?
Yours truly,
Eileen Karsten
Head of Techncial Services
Donnelley and Lee Library
Lake Forest College
555 N. Sheridan Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
847-735-5066
kars...@lakeforest.edu<mailto:kars...@lakeforest.edu>
From:
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On Behalf Of Jerry Ritchie
Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 11:51 AM
To: 'videolib@lists.berkeley.edu'
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Subject: Re: [Videolib] Disc Repair Service
We got our machine the end of last year. It took about 2 months to get the
machine after we placed the order due to the demand.
The machine is very easy to use and the cost is just as stated. Due to the low
volume of discs we clean monthly {less than 50} we have set our payment plan on
a 3 month payment. They due email a monthly statement which makes it easier to
monitor the charges.
Before we made the switch we were using the Disc-Go-Roboto machine which was
costing about 75 cents per disc cleaned. So far the charge has been 25 cents
per disc cleaned with the ELM-USA machine.
If you have any other questions let me know.
Jerry Ritchie
Media Coordinator
Longview Public Library
Longview, WA 98632
360.442.5322
From:
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[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Karsten, Eileen
Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 8:51 AM
To: Videolib (videolib@lists.berkeley.edu<mailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu>)
Subject: [Videolib] Disc Repair Service
Has anybody used the following service? Is the machine easy to use? Is the
price really as low as they suggest?
http://www.elm-usa.com/pages/pay-as-you-go-disc-repair
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Pay As You Go Disc Repair NO UPRONT COSTS OR CAPITAL OUTLAY - ELM USA sends you
an ECO PRO2 to use for FREE; NO HIDDEN FEES- Nothing to pay upfront, not even
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Yours truly,
Eileen Karsten
Head of Technical Services
Donnelley and Lee Library
Lake Forest College
555 N. Sheridan Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
kars...@lakeforest.edu<mailto:kars...@lakeforest.edu>
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.
Re: [Videolib] Disc Repair Service
We got our machine the end of last year. It took about 2 months to get the
machine after we placed the order due to the demand.
The machine is very easy to use and the cost is just as stated. Due to the low
volume of discs we clean monthly {less than 50} we have set our payment plan on
a 3 month payment. They due email a monthly statement which makes it easier to
monitor the charges.
Before we made the switch we were using the Disc-Go-Roboto machine which was
costing about 75 cents per disc cleaned. So far the charge has been 25 cents
per disc cleaned with the ELM-USA machine.
If you have any other questions let me know.
Jerry Ritchie
Media Coordinator
Longview Public Library
Longview, WA 98632
360.442.5322
From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Karsten, Eileen
Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 8:51 AM
To: Videolib (videolib@lists.berkeley.edu)
Subject: [Videolib] Disc Repair Service
Has anybody used the following service? Is the machine easy to use? Is the
price really as low as they suggest?
http://www.elm-usa.com/pages/pay-as-you-go-disc-repair
[Description: Image removed by
sender.]<http://www.elm-usa.com/pages/pay-as-you-go-disc-repair>
Pay as you go disc repair. Pay Per Disc Repair - ELM
USA<http://www.elm-usa.com/pages/pay-as-you-go-disc-repair>
www.elm-usa.com
Pay As You Go Disc Repair NO UPRONT COSTS OR CAPITAL OUTLAY - ELM USA sends you
an ECO PRO2 to use for FREE; NO HIDDEN FEES- Nothing to pay upfront, not even
...
Yours truly,
Eileen Karsten
Head of Technical Services
Donnelley and Lee Library
Lake Forest College
555 N. Sheridan Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
kars...@lakeforest.edu
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.
Re: [Videolib] quick poll
Not too bad of news from this public library. Our DVD and Cd collections are out on open shelves. We have a collection of about 7,000 titles of each format, way too many to store behind our circulation desk. We do use 3-M security strips, however, that system is very easy for patrons to deactivate or pass thru the security gates without setting off the alarm. The last two years we have only lost about 100 copies each year due to items "walking out the door." The major problem we have is lost items that were checked-out and not returned. Over the last two years we have averaged a loss of about 900 DVD and CD copies checked-out and not returned. We have looked at the "Red Box" style checkout systems, however, the money is just not in our budget. Jerry Ritchie Media Coordinator Longview Public Library Longview, WA 98632 360.442.5322 From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Tatar, Becky Sent: Friday, October 17, 2014 8:12 AM To: 'videolib@lists.berkeley.edu' Subject: Re: [Videolib] quick poll Oh, bad news from here. I know public libraries often have different collections. We for a long time double shelved our cds and dvds - empty cases on the open shelves, discs in file cabinets in back of the circ desk. It wasn't a sustainable plan - eventually we had too many titles, and not enough room for more cabinets to hold discs. So, the decision was made to put all the discs out, despite protests from front line staff - circ and reference - about high theft rates. Well, predictions came true. In the first year, we lost over 500 dvds. In the next 2 months after that, 300! So, all dvds were pulled into a closed access area, and folks had to ask for specific titles. Horrible horrible time. Eventally, we contracted with Biblioteca, a security company, to provide dispensers for our DVDs. They work a little like Red Box. The discs are loaded into the despensers. Patrons scan the barcode of the empty case from the shelf, and the discs are dispensed. Very little theft now. And the theft of the CDs has gone way down - maybe 2 - 4 a month. But, it's easier to take a cd home and copy it, as opposed to dvds. So the moral of the story for us - unless you have a good security system in place, really think this through Becky From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu<mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu> [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Richard Graham Sent: Friday, October 17, 2014 9:39 AM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu<mailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu> Subject: [Videolib] quick poll Anyone keep their dvd collection in open stacks, without locking cases? We're looking into moving ours into an open area and while it's counter to my own instincts, many think putting them all in cases as too costly for preventing little theft. Any thoughts or personal experiences are welcome! Thanks! rg 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.
[Videolib] (no subject)
Have a patron wanting a copy of the soundtrack from "Into the cold - a journey of the soul." We own the DVD but have not been able to find a source for the soundtrack. Any ideas? Have checked, IMDB, OCLC & the web site for the movie with no luck. Jerry Ritchie Media Coordinator Longview Public Library 360.442.5322 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.
