Laura GiorlandoForget Blockbuster, DVDs are in at the Holy Spirit Library. One can rent diverse movies at an affordable price; absolutely free. The process is simple and easy to follow. If one has taken a video out before, the rules are the same.
“I had no idea we had DVDs,” senior Haven McMickle said. “That’s awesome.”
According to librarian Charlie McCardell, all DVDs have a three-day viewing policy. There is a $1 late fee for every day the DVD is overdue.
There are more than just the typical action, comedy and drama categories. The list ranges from African-American classics, men/women relationships and political thrillers, to Shakespeare’s comedies, silent films and sexual identity. This wide range of selection is to help enrich the student’s mind to better films.
Instead of having the 40 new releases and small selection of old films, the library invested in films that have been viewed as greats or classics. This does not necessarily mean they are all old. While the collection does feature older titles like “High Noon” or “Bridge over the River Kwai,” the Library also features current classics such as “Traffic,” “Malcolm X” and “Thirteen Days.”
Feeling lazy as to what to go pick out? Don’t worry, the official HSLwebsite has the movie list online for everyone’s convenience. Even if you’re in Barbados, one can still email a roommate a movie request for when their plane gets in after library hours. The list is easy to read and is divided in the film’s proper categories.
“Hopefully this nifty idea the library has started will become popular,” senior Brian Fry said. “If it does maybe they will collect more titles for a larger selection.” That all depends on the students.
With the incentive that students can borrow DVDs for free, it potentially can eliminate the problem for those students without cars looking for a movie to rent. A short walk to the library can be the solution to the problem.
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