[Publib] Blu-ray vs. DVD

[Robert Balliot]

NetFlix is an extraordinary resource.  A Roku streaming video player is
about $89 - a one time fee.
With broadband and an $8.95 a month Netflix subscription for unlimitied
single or $10.00
for unlimited single with Blue-ray - you have access to thousands of movies
on demand.
The XBox also streams NetFlix and there are several other DVD players that
include
that feature too.  The $8.95 also includes live Stars play broadcast.

The titles include a massive list of educational videos - from the Ken Burns
series to
the Discovery Channel.  The  include obscure Indie titles that rarely see
major distribution
along with recent major releases, such as 7 Pounds. So, the lack of
educational overlap
with video outlets such as Blockbuster is not longer a factor.

Viccy is right.  She may be able to cut her AV budget.  People have a
viable, inexpensive,
convenient option to selecting AV materials from the library.  No one needs
to drive to
the library or spend time checking in and checking out.  And, if options to
collection
development such as Blue-ray are dismissed, there is even less reason for
patrons
to enter the library.

R. Balliot
http://oceanstatelibrarian.com



On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 11:21 AM, Victoria Kemp <
victoria.kemp at flower-mound.com> wrote:

> 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!
> ________________________________________
> 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
>
> -----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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