We had ours in security cases on the shelves. Unfortunately we had a large batch of our DVDs stolen. So, we just put out the cases and keep the discs behind the desk. This has not totally eliminated our theft problem but definitely reduced it. Most of the titles stolen are popular movies and television shows. Other materials that disappear usually are needed for a class. Faculty members put them on their syllabi and do not tell the Library staff. Some enterprising student will get to it before anybody else. It becomes difficult when the faculty turns up on the day he/she wants to show it in class and the disc is missing.
I hope this helps. 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
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