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agree with the points made. Some people won't be able to use a system requiring standing order/direct debit - wrong type of bank account, no account, no credit etc. We'll then be into the debate we have fudged for years - whether film loans are for income generation, social good or cultural reasons. NTL in my area have just launched a seven-day programme library where you can re-view anything on demand. Admittedly it's currently only available for the BBC and a small number of more obscure cable channels, because Mr Murdoch is developing his own version, but it'll spread, which I think supports Nicky's point. Home delivered library services anyone? -----Original Message----- From: lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Smith, Nicky Sent: 10 January 2006 10:43 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [LIS-PUB-LIBS] An observation re-DVDs Without wishing to sound like a press officer for Lovefilm, most of them allow you to put your account on hold whenever you like. And Amazon have a fixed number of dvds a month for a cheaper amount service. Another factor in dvd income declining is surely the growth of Freeview. With more than 60% (and rising fast) of households having 20 or more tv channels, that's bound to have an effect on dvd rentals. There's only so much time you can spend watching tv regardless of the amount on offer. I know I'm less likely to watch a dvd if I can just change channels and find a reasonable programme. Plus, the BBC are supposedly making programmes available online this year. Nicky Smith Reference Librarian, Marylebone Information Service, Westminster Libraries Tel: 020 7641 1039 Fax: 020 7641 1028 E-mail [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: Paul Forrest [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 10 January 2006 10:36 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: An observation re-DVDs I think the bottom line is that DVD rental income may begin to dry up, although not everyone wants to commit to a standing order of £8-£15 a month, do they? We shouldn't be suprised though, if these postal rental companies start offering a cheap ad hoc service for infrequent users. ********************************************************************* Westminster City Council switchboard: +44 20 7641 6000 ********************************************************************** This E-Mail may contain information which is privileged, confidential and protected from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient of this E-mail or any part of it, please telephone Westminster City Council immediately on receipt. You should not disclose the contents to any other person or take copies. **********************************************************************