Thank you for the great feedback regarding my - to lock or not to lock the DVD cases – question. The results are in! 23 libraries responded. 8 of them lock their DVD cases. Most responding libraries are using One-Time locking cases. 15 libraries do not have locking DVD cases. Of those 15 libraries, 8 of them store some or all of their collection in a different location to be retrieved upon check out. The biggest factor in deciding to purchase locking cases is the cost. For libraries that only have a few DVDs go missing each year it is not worth the cost to switch the cases. For other libraries it was a good investment to maintain the collection. The most surprising find was that at least five libraries have recently stopped using locking cases and/or put the discs back in their unlocked cases to sit on the shelf. The reasons varied including space issues, locking mechanism issues, and also the time and effort it takes to switch cases and retrieve discs. You’ve given me a lot to think about, thanks again! Rosemary Retford Adult Services Librarian White Lake Township Library rretford@whitelakelibrary.org