[MinervaCats] Changing material type "d" question

[Susan Winch]

Katherine R. Morgan asked about changing material type "d" to accomodate 
Blu-Rays. Blu-Rays are another format of a videorecording as MP3s are 
another format of a sound recording. We opted not to add MP3s as a 
distinct material type, so perhaps should be consistent (or even re-visit the 
MP3 question?) There are other complications coming, however.

There has been such an underwhelming consumer response to the Blu-Ray 
format that an increasing number of studios are packaging a standard DVD 
copy of the movie with new high-definition Blu-Ray releases, particularly on 
family titles in an attempt to change consumer habits and boost sales of Blu-
Ray. Some studios have announced they will include a separate digital copy 
on a disc packed inside these packages. The digital copies can be 
transferred directly to a computer or iPod for viewing. Among the studios are 
Disney, MGM, Lionsgate,and Fox Entertainment. You'll recognize the titles: 
Marley and Me,  Pinocchio, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Princess 
Bride, etc.

What material type would we assign to these mulitpaks?

Susan



>      2. Change the existing bibliographical material type "d" from "ms
>      music" to "Blu-Ray". Ms music is a material type that is not being
>      used in the Minerva catalog. Blu-Ray discs are growing in popularity,
>      and it is felt that a dedicated material type will help to distinguish
>      them from DVDs and VHS tapes.

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Susan Winch, MLS 
Assistant Director
Scarborough Public Library
48 Gorham Road
Scarborough, ME 04074
slw at scarborough.lib.me.us
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