[Publib] Blu-ray vs. DVD

[Cartford, Peter, JCL]

Factors behind our decision not to purchase Blu-ray so far:



*          A price difference to up to $10 more per disc for Blu-ray vs. DVD, and therefore,

*          Budgetary considerations: there isn't enough money to meet demand for both DVD and Blu-ray, because of,

*          Anticipated pressure from patrons to buy both DVD and Blu-ray if we get started on the format, in addition to,

*          Ongoing uncertainty about the long-term viability of any format on 5-inch disc, which is reflected in,

*          Blu-ray's feeble market penetration so far and lack of acceptance as the undisputed successor to DVD





If the studios force our hand ("get this on Blu-ray or not at all, buddy!") we'll go there, but not until then.  Patron inquiries about the format are occasional and not insistent.









Peter Cartford

AV Librarian

Johnson County Library

9875 W. 87th St.

Overland Park, KS 66212

913-495-2496

cartfordp at jocolibrary.org



-----Original Message-----
From: publib-bounces at webjunction.org [mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Marla
Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 1:16 PM
To: Publib at webjunction.org
Subject: [Publib] Blu-ray vs. DVD







Hello.



I thought there had been some discussion on this in the past but could not find anything in

the archives.



So here goes "again?"



We have a fairly decent sized DVD collection that is very popular.  A few patrons have asked

if we are planning on getting any blu-ray material.



I am ready to purchase blu-ray but my library's interim director wants to know what other

libraries are doing with blu-ray.  By that I think she means are there a lot of libraries "out

there" that have made that step?



Please let me know about your deciding factor(s) in purchasing or NOT purchasing.  Have

you had many patrons asking about this format?



Thanks for opinions, policies and viewpoints.



BYE!



Marla/Acquisitions

Great Falls Public Library

301 2nd Ave N

Great Falls MT  59401-2593

mwilckens at greatfallslibrary.org



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