Additionally, some DVDs are only available when bundled with the
Blu-Ray. Many of the newer Disney releases (e.g. Chitty Chitty Bang
Bang) are available only on Blu-Ray, digital or as a Blu-Ray/DVD combo.
And then there are cases like Orson Welles' The Magnificent Ambersons.
It is finally being released on DVD -- but only available as an extra
disk in the upcoming 70th Anniversary Blu-Ray edition of Citizen Kane.
--Heather
Heather Cleary
Digital Projects and Metadata Librarian
Otis College of Art and Design
9045 Lincoln Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
www.otis.edu
310.665.6926
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Hassan Ahmed
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:41 AM
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Subject: Re: [ARLIS-L] Blu-ray vs DVD
And don't forget, too, that many Blu-Ray discs come with a digital copy
(i.e., a regular DVD) included. So you have options.
There are some films for which you really need the Blu-Ray, or it's the
only option. The classic Japanese anime film "Akira" is, I believe,
currently ONLY available on Blu-Ray (at least it was last time I
checked).
cheers,
nedda ahmed.
Arts Librarian
Georgia State University
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Margaret Ericson
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 10:29 AM
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Subject: Re: [ARLIS-L] Blu-ray vs DVD
Hi Amy.
Is there a reason you would not purchase a player? Since the visual is
important to the arts, it might be worth investing in one for the
library.
I would think the library has a definite role in supporting classroom
instruction, and if the professor wants a handful of blue ray discs for
classroom use, it might be worth fulfilling the request for those DVDs
that he will show in class, but not perhaps for replacing the entire
collection (budget concerns here). Formats are changing all the time.
Streaming, in the current state of affairs, can be dependent a lot of
network factors that might impede a classroom showing. It is an option
for individual study and convenience. Not a straight answer, but our
institution is leaning towards fulfilling faculty needs when they step
forward and voice them.
Margaret Ericson, Art and Music Librarian, Colby College
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From: ARLIS/NA List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Amy
Naughton
Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 5:33 PM
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Subject: [ARLIS-L] Blu-ray vs DVD
Dear Colleagues,
We had our first instructor request to purchase a film in Blu-ray. Our
campus has a number of classrooms, auditorium and circulating carts
equipped with players, but it isn't wide spread. Our library has no
player and student laptops (required) don't come with the player,
either. I am questioning beginning to purchase films in 2 formats
especially with streaming video on the horizon. This instructor is also
working on a list of purchases to be made to fill in gaps in our film
collection and mentioned that he would like those on Blu-ray as well.
Of course, as budgets are tight purchasing both formats doesn't seem
practical.
My question: how are you handling Blu-ray and DVD formats if this has
been an issue emerging at your library?
I'll summarize to the group is there is interest.
Many thanks in advance,
Amy
Amy Naughton
Acting Library Director
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
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