Many thanks for the replies to this question. I was asked if I would summarise for the lists, so here goes:

 

• Quite a few libraries seem to keep their a/v material housed behind the issue desk, with cases only being put on display in the library
• Useful to label/tag both video/disc and cases
• Helpful to include format after the title on any computer record even if there is the facility to include the physical format on the catalogue record
• Revolving Gresswell stands seem to be popular for actually displaying media
• Don’t let videos anywhere near a desensitiising unit if you have a security system!

 

Think we have decided to buy some Slat wall shelving with appropriate trays to fit on it to accommodate videos, CD’s and DVDs, etc and as we don’t have room at our counter or workroom, will have to shelve/display all our a/v here

 

Christine

 

 

We are having to “bite the bullet” and make some attempt to organise our really haphazard collection of videos, CD’s and DVDs which at the moment are just in a cupboard and filing cabinet!  The only thing I have decided so far is that they need to be shelved separately, and catalogued and classified on our Heritage system.

 

I could really do with some advice and help about the best way to organise such a collection - some of the areas that come to mind include:

 

• Best type of shelving for CD’s and DVDs and any recommended stockists (I’d thought ordinary shelving would be okay for videos)
• Do most libraries loan a/v material and what problems are there if you issue and you have a security sytem?

 

Are there any other things I need to be aware of – having never worked with a/v befor, any advice and tips are most welcome!

 

Christine

 

 

Christine Sugden

Library and Information Services Manager

Keyll Darree

DHSS Education and Training Centre

Braddan

Isle of Man

IM4 4RH

 

Tel: 01624 642974

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