The Brooklyn Public Library interest in using Netflix to service library patrons with DVDs, which was reported by the New York Post a couple of weeks ago (see 'Brooklyn Library Looks at Netflix') was apparently one way. The article quoted library officials expressing their interest in outsourcing DVD circulation to Netflix. Netflix, on the other hand, says it is not in discussions with any library about this kind of relationship.
We heard from a librarian who contacted Netflix and was told, 'Netflix is not in any discussions or negotiations for any partnership with the Brooklyn Public Library or any other library. Netflix delivers DVDs to individual members who join Netflix for their personal enjoyment. The company has no services available for public libraries.' Regardless, we still think it's an interesting concept and can see how the
