Should Public Library carry Blu-ray Disc? - Blu-ray Forum

iNCREDiPiNOY · 03-04-2008, 11:34 PM

Today I went to Public Library and checkout 2001: Odyssey Space, Gone Baby Gone, and The Departed on DVD. They also have The Simpson and The Game Plan. My question is, should Public Library carry Blu-Ray Disc? I have 2 days to return it back and pick another 3 as a max. They really have good selection and hopefully they'll add more title releases. Fingercrossed!

AlexCruz · 03-04-2008, 11:38 PM

My library still uses computers from the early 90s. I'd be surprised if they know what DVD is.

Aaron · 03-04-2008, 11:43 PM

I wished my library had movies.

I think that libraries should carry educational BD's; not movies.

Banjo · 03-05-2008, 12:04 AM

The local libraries here carry a large number of VHS tapes and DVDs. I doubt they carry Blu-ray.

Goodguy818 · 03-05-2008, 12:58 AM

I wish!

btw which library you go to Incre, mine never has any good selections.

xtop · 03-05-2008, 01:00 AM

why is it a matter of should or shouldn't? cost will be the only reason we won't see them in a library for a long while

iNCREDiPiNOY · 03-05-2008, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goodguy818

I wish!

btw which library you go to Incre, mine never has any good selections.

Sun Valley

WriteSimply · 03-05-2008, 03:20 PM

Yes, but not now. Maybe in two-three years.

fuad

UlicBelouve · 03-05-2008, 03:31 PM

Educational blu-rays. No point in my taxes going up so we can deliver "Booty Call" on Blu-ray to cheapos who want to watch it for free. Indeed, some of the movies that the library buys....

Planet Earth on Blu would be one good choice. While things like Die Hard are outstanding movies, they should not be bought with taxpayer money just so the cheapos can watch them.

Don't get me started on the "if you can afford a blu-ray PLAYER, you can afford to rent a couple blu-rays"

Ferris · 03-05-2008, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Aaron

I think that libraries should carry educational BD's; not movies.

I couldn't agree more. It's amazing how much money we (taxpayers) throw away because Joe Free walks out with DVDs, and they're never returned. Joe Free subsequently sells them for $5 on the street to some other drain on society...

[\end rant]

tron3 · 03-05-2008, 06:07 PM

Library movies are donations. Period. If you start seeing blu-ray donations, kiss the format goodbye. Now, the local library just might be a good place to rent HD DVD movies.

Ferris · 03-05-2008, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tron3

Library movies are donations. Period. If you start seeing blu-ray donations, kiss the format goodbye. Now, the local library just might be a good place to rent HD DVD movies.

Ooooh... very good point. Well put, sir.

Slackr89 · 03-06-2008, 01:21 AM

idk, but to me a library means books..and possibly educational video. not blockbuster movies. that belongs to a rental store.

rebfandan · 03-06-2008, 04:03 AM

Most libraries are RIDICULOUSLY slow to adopt new technology because 90% of them are run on shoestring budgets. Now, maybe if they charged 5 bucks a day for overdue books instead of 5 cents..... But don't ever count on it.

WickyWoo · 03-06-2008, 05:06 AM

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Library movies are donations. Period. If you start seeing blu-ray donations, kiss the format goodbye. Now, the local library just might be a good place to rent HD DVD movies.

Maybe in your library. Ours hasa purchasing budget for movies just like books, as do every library I've ever heard of

Like with DVD, expect it to be a long long slow slog, and for things like Planet Earth to show up long before spider-man

Kristin Simard · 03-06-2008, 05:22 AM

Many public libraries have budgets for purchasing videos. With Blu-ray the standard, then YES!

(What do you want at public libraries? DVD? HD DVD? VHS?)

Ferris · 03-06-2008, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by WickyWoo

Like with DVD, expect it to be a long long slow slog, and for things like Planet Earth to show up long before spider-man

And to be honest with you, I would be extremely happy about that. With libraries, information comes first.... entertainment, second.

mooch · 03-06-2008, 02:49 PM

Mine does -- small selection so far, but

trey · 03-06-2008, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mooch

Mine does -- small selection so far, but

i don't believe it, what do they have?

Beta Man · 03-06-2008, 03:06 PM

You didn't already own 2001 on DVD or Blu??? WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR!!!!!

I should check my local library, but I don't expect them to get Blu anytime soon.... that's what netflix is for though.

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03-04-2008, 11:34 PM	#1
iNCREDiPiNOY Banned Member since:Aug 2007 Location:NoHo, Cali PSN:iNCREDiPiNOY Wii:6379344902430379 Blu-ray collection:143 Trading Score:16	Should Public Library carry Blu-ray Disc? Today I went to Public Library and checkout 2001: Odyssey Space, Gone Baby Gone, and The Departed on DVD. They also have The Simpson and The Game Plan. My question is, should Public Library carry Blu-Ray Disc? I have 2 days to return it back and pick another 3 as a max. They really have good selection and hopefully they'll add more title releases. Fingercrossed! Last edited by iNCREDiPiNOY; 03-04-2008 at 11:39 PM.

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03-04-2008, 11:38 PM	#2
AlexCruz Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Arkham Asylum, Gotham City Blu-ray collection:77 Blu-ray reviews:26	My library still uses computers from the early 90s. I'd be surprised if they know what DVD is.

03-04-2008, 11:43 PM	#3
Aaron Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Oklahoma City Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:33 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:4	I wished my library had movies. I think that libraries should carry educational BD's; not movies.

03-05-2008, 12:04 AM	#4
Banjo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:143	The local libraries here carry a large number of VHS tapes and DVDs. I doubt they carry Blu-ray.

03-05-2008, 12:58 AM	#5
Goodguy818 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Burbank, CA Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:536 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:59	I wish! btw which library you go to Incre, mine never has any good selections.

03-05-2008, 01:00 AM	#6
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	why is it a matter of should or shouldn't? cost will be the only reason we won't see them in a library for a long while

03-05-2008, 03:20 PM	#8
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	Yes, but not now. Maybe in two-three years. fuad

03-05-2008, 03:31 PM	#9
UlicBelouve Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Menomonee Falls, WI Blu-ray collection:95 Blu-ray reviews:1	Educational blu-rays. No point in my taxes going up so we can deliver "Booty Call" on Blu-ray to cheapos who want to watch it for free. Indeed, some of the movies that the library buys.... Planet Earth on Blu would be one good choice. While things like Die Hard are outstanding movies, they should not be bought with taxpayer money just so the cheapos can watch them. Don't get me started on the "if you can afford a blu-ray PLAYER, you can afford to rent a couple blu-rays"

03-05-2008, 06:07 PM	#11
tron3 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2004 Location:New Jersey Blu-ray reviews:3	Library movies are donations. Period. If you start seeing blu-ray donations, kiss the format goodbye. Now, the local library just might be a good place to rent HD DVD movies.

03-06-2008, 01:21 AM	#13
Slackr89 Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Edmonton, Alberta PSN: Slackr Blu-ray collection:116 Trading Score:2	idk, but to me a library means books..and possibly educational video. not blockbuster movies. that belongs to a rental store.

03-06-2008, 04:03 AM	#14
rebfandan Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Memphis, TN Blu-ray collection:135	Most libraries are RIDICULOUSLY slow to adopt new technology because 90% of them are run on shoestring budgets. Now, maybe if they charged 5 bucks a day for overdue books instead of 5 cents..... But don't ever count on it.

03-06-2008, 05:22 AM	#16
Kristin Simard Special Member Member since:Aug 2007	Many public libraries have budgets for purchasing videos. With Blu-ray the standard, then YES! (What do you want at public libraries? DVD? HD DVD? VHS?)

03-06-2008, 02:49 PM	#18
mooch New Member Member since:Feb 2008	Mine does -- small selection so far, but

03-06-2008, 03:06 PM	#20
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	You didn't already own 2001 on DVD or Blu??? WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR!!!!! I should check my local library, but I don't expect them to get Blu anytime soon.... that's what netflix is for though.

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