Libraries increase DVDs collections for thrifty movie watchers

Associated Press Writer John Seewer reports Libraries nationwide are loaning out and investing more money in DVDS and videos. Many people say they are turning to libraries for free movies and bypassing video stores along with rental fees and late charges.
The majority of libraries don’t charge for movies, but it is allowed in some states, said Clara Bohrer, president of Public Library Association. Fees, she said, can hinder some from using the library.

May 10, 2005 by Uncategorized 1

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  1. nbruce says:
    May 10, 2005 at 8:59 pm

    Similar story in Dispatch
    I noticed an AP story on this in the Columbus Dispatch.

    “Ohio lawmakers are considering allowing libraries to charge for services such as movies as a way to make up for a proposed cut in state funding.”

    The Ohio Library Council opposes the idea.

    One out of 4 items checked out of Toledo libraries is either a DVD or video. The 2 biggest movie rental chains say they are not losing customers to libraries.

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