[Publib] Blu-ray vs. DVD

[Victoria Kemp]

In agreement with Peter here, but here is something else to ponder in making your decision: I believe downloadable video is going to be the next big inroad in the video market. We are already seeing it at our library. We have just purchased downloadable videos from Recorded Books and it is very, very popular. Look at Netflix as well; that is the medium they are moving towards. At this point, we are completely bypassing blu-ray.	
I am hoping and planning to reduce my AV budget due to this over the next several years (I could be wrong, of course).		
FWIW	
Viccy Kemp	
The opinions are my own; the library wouldn't want 'em!
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From: publib-bounces at webjunction.org [mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Cartford, Peter, JCL
Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 3:57 PM
To: Marla; Publib at webjunction.org
Subject: Re: [Publib] Blu-ray vs. DVD

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

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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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