DVD craze hits libraries

The Cleveland Plain Dealer has a Story that says a group of well-known public trusts is competing with major video retailers by offering free DVD rentals and late fees as low as a nickel a day.

“Many libraries offer the same kinds of DVDs as the Blockbusters of the world, but often for nothing more than a library card. In these tougher economic times, more movie fans are checking them out and shunning the businesses that charge more, levy stiffer late fees and in many instances allow shorter loan periods.