Re: [Videolib] quick poll
We have open stacks, with the DVDs in locked cases (case is tattletaped; discs are not - overlays tend to cause playback problems). We use Checkpoint, which less expensive than the more secure KwikCases. I think lack of theft is more a nature of our patron population than from the security. It's not difficult to crack the cases open. The handful of times we've had cases broken into and the disc stolen, they were inexpensive titles that were easy to replace (or not). The pricey documentaries are not at risk from theft. Barb Bergman | Media Services Interlibrary Loan Librarian | Minnesota State University, Mankato | (507) 389-5945 | barbara.berg...@mnsu.edumailto:barbara.berg...@mnsu.edu From: 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 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] 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.
Re: [Videolib] quick poll
I would be interested on various libraries experience with this as well. Best, On Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 10:39 AM, Richard Graham rgrah...@unl.edu wrote: 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. -- Joan Nielson Manager of Access Services Olin Chalmers Libraries Kenyon College Gambier, OH 43022 Phone: 740-427-5990 Fax: 740-427-5272 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
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] On Behalf Of Richard Graham Sent: Friday, October 17, 2014 9:39 AM To: 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.
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.edumailto: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.edumailto: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.
