Difference between revisions of "Identifying Unauthorized DVDs"

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Technical Services staff can help watch out for bootleg DVDs. Some things to check for:
Technical Services staff can help watch out for bootleg DVDs. Some things to check for include:


* Check release dates using websites in the resources section.
* Check release dates using websites in the resources section.
*Flimsy cases are common for unauthorized DVDs. However, authorized DVDs may come in flimsy cases, too. Flimsy cases can also be used when a DVD is produced for a title in the public domain, if the cases was switched at some point, or if it was donated.
* A new commercially produced DVD or Blu-ray comes shrink wrapped. It also has a security seal/sticker on the case, usually along the top edge. You have to peel it off to be able to open the case.
* Duplicate UPC, or no results when searching UPC.
* Duplicate UPC, or no results when searching UPC.
* Lack of records in CCS, WorldCat, or Connexion.
* Lack of records in CCS, WorldCat, or Connexion.
* Poor quality labels.
* Poor quality labels.
* Poor image quality when viewed is common for bootleg DVDs. However, DVDs that are produced of titles that are in the public domain can also have poor image quality.  
* Poor image quality when viewed is common for bootleg DVDs. However, DVDs that are produced of titles that are in the public domain can also have poor image quality.  
* Should include FBI anti-piracy warning when viewed
* Should include FBI anti-piracy warning when viewed.


== Resources ==
== Resources ==

Latest revision as of 19:14, 13 January 2026

Technical Services staff can help watch out for bootleg DVDs. Some things to check for include:

  • Check release dates using websites in the resources section.
  • Duplicate UPC, or no results when searching UPC.
  • Lack of records in CCS, WorldCat, or Connexion.
  • Poor quality labels.
  • Poor image quality when viewed is common for bootleg DVDs. However, DVDs that are produced of titles that are in the public domain can also have poor image quality.
  • Should include FBI anti-piracy warning when viewed.

Resources

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