If the responses from many libraries are an indication the key issue that still needs to be resolved is consumer confusion about Blu-ray, rather than an actual rejection of the technology. Several reportedly weren't even aware of Blu-ray's recent "victory" over HD DVD in the so-called format war. Most said there was simply no demand for high definition discs at this time.
Mary Getchell, communications director for the fourth largest library system in the state of Washington indicated that high definition discs are “not on our radar at this time,” despite enough interest in DVD and downloads to merit a budget of $585,700 for DVDs and $75,000 for downloads in 2008.
Although 80% of libraries surveyed said they expect to offer high definition discs in the future, only 5% indicated plans to make such a move within the next year.