[Publib] acceptable level of loss for DVDs and other popular media?

[Mindy Kittay]

We are in the process of purchasing a DVD jukebox.  This machine will store
the DVDs without their cases.  The patron brings the case (with the bar
code) to the jukebox, scans the bar code and their library card and the
correct DVD pops out.  This machine will also check out other items at the
library so it is also a self-check machine.  I will be happy to give
everyone more details (cost, volume of DVDs it holds, performance), after we
have had it a few months.  It has not arrived yet.

The goal for this is to:
1) Reduce the amount of time that staff spends checking out DVDs (which is a
lot).
2)  Reduce theft of DVDs (which is a lot).
3)  Better service for our patrons ;0)

Mindy


On 10/31/07, Marla Ehlers <mehlers at grpl.org> wrote:
>
> So . . . we're spending what feels like a disproportionate amount of our
> budget to replace popular DVDs (and other items, but mainly DVDs) that are
> stolen, either by being checked out and never returned or through outright
> theft often with only 0-2 circs.  And so we're just wondering what
> percentage of their budget other libraries spend on replacing popular DVDs
> (and other materials) and whether or not they feel that level is simply the
> cost of doing business or something they need to do something about (and
> what they may have done about it).
>
> Yes, we already have a well-known security system, security guards and
> vigilant staff, but, as those of you know with such systems in place,
> there's always ways to get around them.
>
> I'll be happy to compile for the list.  Thanks!
> Marla
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Mindy Kittay
Finance Director
Rangeview Library District
11658 North Huron
Northglenn, CO 80234
(303) 288-2001
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