[Genealib] CD Caddies

[Donald Person]

Linda et al,

We've been using spinners, like those for music CDs at Pleasanton 
Library for several years, and have had no problems like you've 
mentioned, though our collection of 500-600 taxes space, etc. I think 
binders are less convenient.

Judy Person, Livermore-Amador Genealogical Society
On Apr 12, 2007, at 12:06 AM, Linda van der Veur wrote:

> We have been using CD Caddies for years to access our collection of 
> over 350 CDs.  Over time, the caddy drives, as well as the caddies are 
> worn out and we are finding it extremely difficult finding 
> replacements.  We finally decided to discontinue using the caddy 
> drives but now we have some new issues. 
>  
> How are other libraries handling the problems of patrons using the 
> CDs, especially with the possibility of damage since they will be 
> physically touching the CDs?  
>  
> Are there wall storage units that work well for libraries or are 
> binders/books a better option? 
>  
> What about CDs being installed directly to the hard drive, eliminating 
> the need to physically handle them?  Is that possible?  If not, it 
> seems we should make copies of the CDs, keeping the originals safely 
> away from damage and let the patrons handle only the copies.
>  
> I will greatly appreciate any input.
>  
> Linda Collison van der Veur
> Napa Valley Genealogical and Biographical 
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