Taking Care of CD Cases, From a Librarian's Perspective

[@MTRM]

I’m an archivist by profession and it just pleases me to no end to see people using correct terminology. Keep up the good work!

[@iamalaser4185]

Except for the fact that the person whose job it is to replace broken jewel cases is usually not the "librarian." -a guy who used to play a librarian at work

[@kameoosama]

I would absolutely love it if some company decided to make a replacement jewel case out of a less brittle plastic. It's to the point where I actually like that audio CDs have mostly switched to just cardboard sleeves now, I just wish they used some sort of inner sleeve too like LPs do.

[@Arum638]

I vastly prefer digipacks as well. They don't bind to their neighbors when you pull one off the shelf, there's a little more give so you can maximize the number per shelf without worrying about cracking lids, and they just feel better in the hand most of the time.

[@atomedge1690]

Backstreet's back, alright!

[@vidyajamesu]

I appreciate that System Shock 2 got the thumbnail/intro :)

[@TheGameforestguy]

Meanwhile the PAL PS1 cases suffer from all of this and are also proprietary... Lord help me

[@JH-pe3ro]

I started burning Blurays again recently and at first got some jewel cases, then switched to a "disc organizer" box - an enclosure that stores all the discs upright and grabs them with a selectable latch as the lid lifts up. I think these are excellent for everyday use since they're compact, keep out dust and light and won't bend or scratch the discs. The selection mechanism is also a nice piece of fidget toy, and they usually come with an insert sheet that you can write on or replace to create a menu of where everything goes. The downside is that giving up on the jewel case means looking for an alternative for the inserts. For a lot of the ephemera that I've collected, I've turned to three-ring binder accessories - plastic covers and pencil pouches. The binder stores everything neatly and compactly, and it should keep everything in good-enough condition for my lifetime.

[@ephemera-noctourniquet]

this and the other video were so good that they motivated me to reorganize and clean my own game shelves again (even if my collection is pitiful compared to yours)

[@NottJoeyOfficial]

I actually really love Jewel Cases because they're the easiest to replace if they get broken in the gaming space. Every game console that doesn't have jewel cases uses a proprietary box that you can only replace by cannibalizing other games. Trying to replace the case for a Sega Saturn or Sega CD game in the US is terrible lol. I've had to buy used empty game cases for other consoles in the past as well, like GameCube. Jewel cases are the only time in gaming that companies have used a universally available container for the game. Very nice video though, I know that from the perspective of a library, the public can be destructive. Not everyone takes as well care of physical media as people like game collectors lol.

[@damian9303]

I dug through some CD-ROMs in storage and just the way the front of the jewel case crumbled into pieces as soon as I flipped it open was unfathomable to say the least

[@nekoreiko]

Coughyybeans has a coffee cat background and I'm into it.

[@russianbear0027]

I suspect age and temperature also play a role in the polystyrene failing. Cases that were in a garage for a while tend to have broken teeth and hinges more often.

[@themilkman9188]

Another banger

[@Cheddarcorn]

Ooh! Thank you! This is actually going to be very helpful for myself and several family members as there are a ton of those jewel cases laying about with just CDs and movies lost to time and broken plastic Rip

[@tarnetskygge]

3:20 those are called "digipak" cases and while they don't crack as easily, the corners can easily get worn or damaged like any other cardboard box/sleeve.

[@KingDanny98765]

I enjoy your videos dude

[@eightcoins4401]

Here in Europe PS1 games used "fatter" proprietary jewelcases. They still cracked as easily on the front plastic though.

[@DijaVlogsGames]

Also don’t forget that there is a HUGE difference in Qualität between CD cases. And most replacement cases are really cheap (in a Bad way)

[@eightcoins4401]

Worst one hands down are those cheap thin ones mainly meant for home burnt cdrs

[@Mohammed1000real]

Back then, taking care of CD were also puzzling.

[@radicalquad]

I actually don't have a problem with jewel cases, but that's probably because I haven't dropped one yet. I've dropped a cassette case before, but all I had to do was reattach the hinge and glue a piece that broke off. I like digipak cases too, but they're less versatile for homemade CDs, they don't usually stand up properly like jewel cases, and some of them don't even have proper CD holders. Keeping jewel cases in good condition should be just a matter of handling them with care, but accidents do happen.

[@domiduck5906]

great bgm selection, radiata stories and its soundtrack are so underrated

[@Kiamle]

Or you could also just invest in a Demco heavy-duty CD case for those you plan to use. Or just plain sleeve them up and buy a flight storage case, the ones that have a hard shell and foam interior with separated areas for the jewel cases.

[@TechDaddyProxy]

Really loving these videos. I've been lucky with storing jewel cases as I was able to procure a shelf from my parent's old place that was purpose built for housing CD's. I was wondering, though, with your library background, are there any sort of coverings that you'd recommend for cardboard/paper game cases, like the hybrids you mentioned? I'm thinking of those crinkly plastic covers that hardcover books get in libraries, or what feels like a sort of contact-sheet (I've no idea what it's called, please educate me) that goes over the cover of books. Those things always seem to last forever. Would also love to see not just the method of storage, but how you choose to organize games, books, cd's, etc. like if you separate by console and then just go alphabetically or if there's a better method. Thanks for the awesome video!

[@coughyybeans]

those are mylar covers that go over dust jackets, and we actually have to replace them all the time because they aren't as durable as you'd think! as for using plastic covers for game cases like gba/etc, that's something I'd have to look into a bit more closely but I think they'd work well enough if you're just looking to keep them looking nice for the purposes of display (as long as they are acid free! always use acid free materials for preservation!)

[@RwnEsper]

I don't have any of my original PC games, but we've got a few of my wife's childhood games, and a dozen or so PS1 games. I think I prefer the now common plastic cases, as far as funtionality. Can't argue about how nice they can look though! Currently, we have 3 large shelving units for our physical movie and game collection, with a couple of smaller ones with more flexibility for the oddly sized ones. Honestly I really enjoy these videos, and find them to be very practical as well! Any tips on dust management for a large book collection?

[@coughyybeans]

honestly, just keeping books in a dry place that isn't exposed to any harsh sunlight or dampness in the air, etc. is 90% of the work. Unfortunately, dusting books is as boring and tedious as you expect, but you can easily use a vacuum and dry dust cloths to wipe them down. just do it every 1-2 months to keep it manageable. leaving a little space for bookends will make it easier to pull books off to clean (and will keep them from getting squeezed together and potentially damaged!)

[@putridabomination]

Currently I've been storing my cd collection of roughly 2000 albums in boxes spine up, none have cracked yet and I dig through the boxes often. Guess it depends more on how you treat and handle your stuff. But yeah for shipping, damage is inevitable. As long as the lid stays on I'm just fine personally.

[@Bandinthesky]

I like this format of video. Almost semi like the gaming historian narration wise. subscribed

[@TraversalKnife]

I luv you so much, please keep making videos

[@GameTesterBootCamp]

Not gonna lie, you get a "like" based on your choice of Background Music alone. The rest of the video is enjoyable too. ;-)

[@LuciaJBV]

i still have my warcraft copies i also have diablo 2 and starcraft 2 (:

[@marioboi323]

I feel like the PAL cases are a bit sturdier. You could always just purchase those 🤷‍♂️ my copy of Spyro survived me accidentally sitting on it. The only issue is that it now opens too far than it should

[@eightcoins4401]

That's very much confirmation bias. The used copy of Doom PSX Pal I got already had a crack in the front cover when i bought it. Ironically with PSX what I find most impressive is how horrid a disc's condition can look yet still read issue. I got an ex rental copy of King's Field. The disc's read layer got more fingerprints than a crime scene, yet the PSX just doens't care and reads it happily with no problems. Though how horrid that side of the disc looked made it a great bargain. Managed to get it with manual for 40€. Usually just the cd alone starts at 80€.

[@HaleyTuffles]

great videoo

[@BlessedJecka]

lets gooooo

[@icedlava7063]

cool video :)

[@RobTFilms]

nice