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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>As with all libraries, the St. Clairsville Public Library is not immune from theft. Our DVD collection has been especially hard-hit. We implemented a “DVD pod” system back in April, in which we have empty DVD cases on the shelves and the DVDs stored in a Media Carousel behind the desk (see, Ziotek Media Carousel <a href="http://www.cyberguys.com/product-details/?productid=4667">http://www.cyberguys.com/product-details/?productid=4667</a>). This system worked to prevent theft, but after implementing the system, we soon realized there were a lot of flaws for our particular library. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>First, it is time consuming for staff. They have to individually dispense each disc from the pod, up to 10 DVDs – increasing transaction times 2+ minutes. Secondly, we have outgrown the number of discs we can hold already. We have 8 pods, which hold 150 discs each, totaling in 1200 discs. And our collection keeps growing. Likewise, there is only enough room for 8 pods behind the circ desk. (Side note: I would recommend the pod system for libraries with smaller DVD collections and with a low limit of DVDs that can be checked out at one time.)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Because of the lack of discs the pods could hold, we decided not to “pod” our multi-disc DVDs (such as TV shows, etc.). They are housed right in front of the circulation desk so we thought we could keep a good eye on them, but we’ve noticed within the last month several have gone missing.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It has become clear that we need a new system of storing our DVDs – both from the continuation of theft and the lack of space for our current system. We’ve thought about investing in locked storage cases, but know it is a costly venture. I am willing to make the investment but don’t want to devote precious funding in the wrong thing. For example, I’ve heard that some libraries still have problems with theft even if they have the locked cases because people steal them and break them open off-site. I’ve also seen the cases that have the lock on the inside where the disc attaches in the center. I have not heard anything about how well these work.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If anyone has any suggestions about what DVD storage system works for your library – or what hasn’t worked – I’d love to hear them! You can reply to <a href="mailto:rklug@stclibrary.org">rklug@stclibrary.org</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you so much for all of your help in advance!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>All my fondest,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Richelle<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Richelle Klug, <i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Library Director</span></i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>St. Clairsville Public Library<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>108 West Main Street<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>St. Clairsville, OH 43950<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>P: (740) 695-2062<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>F: (740) 695-6420<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.stclibrary.org/"><span style='color:blue'>http://www.stclibrary.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>