Some have asked about the method.  When I was at ALA I visited the booth with the browser pack display; we were asking about how to store more DVDs in less room, basically.   The rep showed us how they use the regular browser packs, with the picture (and description) inserted into the pack.  The actual DVD is tucked inside of the browser pack, in a separate envelope.  The browser is left at the desk, and the pouch/envelop it taken.   The barcode and RFID tags are able to be right on the disk.  This is possible because the RFID tag comes in a DVD skin that fits over the top of the DVD.   You can easily fit 4 times the DVDs into the same space. 

We were told that this is becoming the norm and I wondered who else has implemented this. 

Julie

From: michlib-l-bounces@mail.mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mail.mcls.org] On Behalf Of Julie Grynwich
Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2013 1:36 PM
To: michlib-l@mail.mcls.org
Subject: [Michlib-l] DVD Browser Packs

Next July we are planning on moving into our new library building (Yay!),  and we are using this waiting period to add RFID tags to all materials at our temporary library.  We found that by putting our barcodes and tags on the DVDs we can now get rid of the DVD boxes and put the DVDs in a pouch in the browser pack.  This uses much less space, but we are wondering how to handle multiple disks.  Most movies are only one disk, so it’s not a huge issue, but we do have them.  Also, if any of you use this method, how do you inform the patron that they must leave the actual browser pack at the desk, and take the pouch.  We will have self-check, as well as a traditional circulation desk.  Thank you for any suggestions. 

Julie Grynwich

New Buffalo Township Library
269-469-2933
nblibrary@comcast.net