Does your library purchase popular videos?
Does your library use security cases?
Do you have a problem with video theft?
What percentage appear to be missing at any time?
What type of videos disappear most often (popular, childrens, classics,
etc.)
Does your library have a problem with staff theft, and how do you deal with
that?
How do you select which videos to buy?
Do you buy only nominated or award-winning popular titles?
Do you buy 'R' rated videos?
Do you consider box office returns in selecting a title - whether it was a
hit despite reviews?
Do you honor patron or staff requests for videos, regardless of reviews?
Do you use different selection criteria when buying non-fiction videos or
childrens?
Do you use a collection agency to try and get materials returned(or paid
for)?
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Ellen Druda
Media Librarian
Half Hollow Hills Community Library
Dix Hills, NY