Some library suppliers not have "RedBox" style disc jukeboxes that store discs in a locked cabinet, releasing them for authenticated check out.
We explored this earlier, but because (at the time) the boxes did not interface with our ILS, especially the booking module, we abandoned the idea. They may work differently now, and may be a viable solution for high risk (especially feature film) titles in your collection. -- deg farrelly Arizona State University P.O. Box 871006 Tempe, AZ 85287 Phone: 480.965.1403 Email: deg.farre...@asu.edu On 2/24/12 12:30 PM, "videolib-requ...@lists.berkeley.edu" <videolib-requ...@lists.berkeley.edu> wrote: >First, sorry for any duplication. Background - until mid January, we >double shelved our cds and dvds - empty cases on the shelf, discs in file >cabinets in back of the circ desk. For several reasons - promoting self >check out, space considerations (lack of in the file cabinets), and the >time it takes to retrieve the discs, and then put them away, last fall, >we put the discs for all cds but Popular and Spanish in the cases, and so >far, have had fairly little loss. The decision was made to do this with >the dvds, also. Since mid January, we have lost over 170 titles, all but >a very few are feature films. (I know - ouch!) My question is, other >than security boxes, such as Alpha, etc., or security overlays, what else >is out there for securing cds and dvds in the cases so light fingered >patrons don't take them. Oh - we really don't have a security system. >I have contacted Midwest Tape about their locks. Thanks in advance for >any help. > >Becky Tatar 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.
