> 1). Do you purchase current releases?
Yes. We also purchase used from DVA.
>
> 2). Do you accept holds on entertainment videos?
No. Non-fiction videos only are allowed holds.
>
> 3). Do you limit the number of holds one patron may have? If so, what is the
> limit?
No limit.
>
> 4). Do you purchase extra copies of a title to meet demands? If so, do you
> have a pre-determined ratio of number of requests to the number of copies
> purchased?
We do purchase extra copies of the new Disney films, and on rare
occassion an extremely popular adult film. But no more than 2 copies
per branch.
>
> 5). What if any impact on your materials budget has this had?
Minimal impact, since we only purchase multiple copies of videos under
$40.
Ellen Druda at Half Hollow Hills Library, Dix Hills, NY
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