I would agree - I think that we have a few years left in the service.
People are borrowing them quite heavily, I suspect because they want to
download them onto their i-Pods.
I also agree that weeding a collection (any collection, including
bookstock) inevitably leads to higher issues since browesers get put off
by the dross.
That's my penn'orth!
Basil Nankivell
Stock Librarian
Bath Central Library
19 The Podium
Bath
BA1 5AN
01225 787420
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From: lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Gail Holmes
Sent: 24 February 2006 10:09
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Subject: Re: Music CDs
Our issues are up too, around 11% on this time last year. CDs also
generate a decent return on expenditure. Regards Gail
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Gail Holmes
Multimedia Librarian
Libraries Arts and Information Services
Cultural Services
Gateshead Council
www.gateshead.gov.uk/soundgallery
Tel: 0191 433 8441
Fax: 0191 477 7454
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From: David Tanner [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 24 February 2006 09:53
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Subject: Re: Music CDs
Our cd issues are up on last year - 8.67% on the 3/4 year figures. I
also don't know any bands that are putting all their new stuff out on
the web first, only isolated incidents eg Artic Monkeys releasing some
tracks on the web first to build up a fan base. Its more true that bands
are using their own websites and sites such as myspace.com as very
effective marketing tools,providing selected tracks/excerpts to download
or stream online.This is also supplemented with the plethora of
specialist music blogs that inform and promote music to fans.
David Tanner
Project Officer (Lifelong Learning)
Adult and Community Services (Information)
North Yorkshire County Council
Library HQ
21 Grammar School Lane
Northallerton
North Yorkshire
DL6 1DF
Tel: 01609 533814
Fax: 01609 780793
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We stopped buying CDs at the end of January due to poor issues,
copyright holdback and the fact that bands are releasing their songs on
the web first then onto CDs. We are running down the service until April
2007 when they'll be completely withdrawn. At my branch, there have
been a few "upset" users but once we've explained why we've done it,
they have agreed with us. We've also gone through the collection and
weeded out the unused and tired CDs and our issues have actually risen.
Vicky Fraser
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Montrose Library
214 High Street
Montrose
Angus
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Sent: 23 February 2006 14:29
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Subject: Music CDs
Dear List,
it being that time of year, we are looking at budgets and the question
of viability of CD lending/hire has arisen. Loans are declining and CD
prices are not, so we are wondering whether to cut our losses and stop
the service.
Has anyone out here done this and if so, what level of flak resulted?
Thanks,
Hugh Paton
Library Development Manager - Bexley Council
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