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... since you have such an extensive collection of DVD's, do you have any special way of storing them, so what you may look for is readily available? Do you alphabetize by title, subject, or what? I am trying to organize my music but totally lacking in this area. Any tips would be appreciated.

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Depending on the size of your collection, you might want to try using a master list with color coding stick-ons.

The first step (and most trying) is to decide how you want to categorize your collection, whether into basic divisions by type of media (DVD, OST, etc.), or by Chinese, Korean, Japanese, American, etc., or some other system you might think of.

If the main category is by media, you might have “OST” with sub-divisions of Chinese, Korean–or by composer, artist, movie or drama title, etc.

If your main category is by ethnicity, you would have “Chinese” with sub-divisions of OSTs, CDs, DVDs, etc.

Next, buy the appropriate sized little, round stick-on labels (range in size from about 1/4" to 1" diameter) in the colors you like and color code by your main categories (main category and all its subgroups should be the same color). Put the label on the spine of the media containers–or the side that will be visible as it sits on the shelf of your file system.

You can also expand the use of the color coding. You can write on the label an indicator of the subgroup, such as an “O” for OSTs, or put a couple labels on the spine and make the bottom color label an indicator of a lower subgroup, such as “M” for Morricone (if you are alphabetizing).

An invaluable tool with color coding is a master list. Whipping out that list will enable you to find any item in a flash (if you’re careful to return the item to its proper place in your file, that is.) Take the time to create an Excel spreadsheet that matches your basic filing plan. Each time you make an additional purchase, enter the new media item onto your Master List under its specific subgroup.

If you do not want to alphabetize, you can also assign each item a number and write it on the color code stick-on. Your Master List will remain alphabetized by your group/subgroup layout, but also will show the item-specific number, enabling instant locating on your shelf. If you use a numbering system, then a Master List is imperative.

Sounds kind of involved, I know–but it really isn’t. The biggest challenge is initially deciding and laying out in your mind exactly how to categorize and divide up your system. Once you’ve done that, the next effort will be in creating your Master List. However you set it up, make sure you can “sort” it alphabetically or numerically and have set it up with that function. Once you create your Master List, everything else is a piece of cake. And taking the time to update your list each time you acquire something new for your library will be well worth the effort, believe me! (It's also much easier to peruse a list by category to see what you'd like to listen to than standing there pulling out OSTs or CDs one-by-one until you find something you like.)