Libraries to get high-tech video systems

Three years ago Toshiba Corp. unveiled its cutting-edge DVD system, in Las Vegas, raising the bar on video technology.

Soon, Las Vegans will be able to go to their local library to watch movies, children's programming and concerts on the high-tech systems.

Toshiba Corp. announced Wednesday it was donating $25,000 worth of DVD (digital video discs) equipment to the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District.

The donation will include six DVD player and TV systems and 300 DVD movies, including classics, comedies, action/adventure, children's programming and concert performances.

The donation is part of a nationwide program that promotes Toshiba's system while benefiting selected library districts.

"I am extremely pleased Toshiba has selected us for such a significant donation," said Daniel Walters, the library district's executive director. "It will really enhance our service. We have received many requests from customers for the new format."

The district has videotape libraries, which Walters said are very popular among the patrons.

DVD is the most recent technological development in the video industry.

"Three years ago Toshiba introduced DVD here in Las Vegas at the Consumer Electric Show," said Steve Nickerson, Toshiba's vice president of marketing. "Now we are honored to be back celebrating the success of the DVD-video format."

Toshiba has made similar donations to more than a dozen public libraries around the country.

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