[Genealib] CD Caddies

[Donald Person]

Linda,

If I can remember, I'll get my husband (I should learn how) to take a  
digital pic and send it to you.

Judy
On Sep 28, 2004, at 2:10 AM, Linda van der Veur wrote:

> Judy, thanks for the information.  Although, I'm not sure was  
> "spinners" are.  Since you are so close, possibly I could drive down  
> and see your set up.
>  
> Linda van der Veur
> kissincousin at earthlink.net
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Donald Person
>> To: Librarians Serving Genealogists
>> Cc: Donald Person
>> Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 11:26 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Genealib] CD Caddies
>>
>> 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:
>>
>>>
>>>  
>>> 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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