[Publib] DVD security

[Mark Ellis]

Lisa,
 
We're using a couple DVD dispensers
(http://libramation.com/prod_mediabank.html) to secure the collection
and to get staff out of the loop.  They cost around $30,000 each and
require technical troubleshooting at times, but if you're not daunted by
that, they're an alternative worth considering.
 
Mark
 
Mark Ellis
Manager, Information Technology
Richmond Public Library
Richmond, BC
(604) 231-6410
www.yourlibrary.ca <http://www.yourlibrary.ca/> 

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[mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Lisa Prolman
Sent: Friday, December 14, 2007 12:39 PM
To: publib at webjunction.org
Subject: [Publib] DVD security


Greetings:
 
I am new to this list and apologize if this has been discussed before.
Our library is looking at ways to keep our DVDs secure and are wondering
what systems other libraries employ.  Originally, we kept the DVDs in
their cases until we started experiencing theft.  Now, we keep the cases
on the shelves and the DVDs in binders behind the circ desk.  This
worked fine when we had 2 or 3 hundred, but now we are up to 1500+ and
are running out of room.  We also find that there is too much work
involved in getting the DVDs to the patrons and then back on the shelf,
not to mention tired and sore arms from hoisting the binders around all
day long.
 
Anyway, we are investigating alternate ways of keeping our collection
safe and would be interested in hearing what some of you may have come
up with.
 
Feel free to respond off-list and TIA for any and all suggestions.
 
Lisa Prolman M.A, M.S
Assistant Director
Greenfield Public Library
402 Main Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413)772-1544
lprolman at townofgreenfield.org
 
"Give a man a fish, and you'll feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish,
and he'll buy a funny hat. Talk to a hungry man about fish, and you're a
consultant."  Scott Adams
 
 
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