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Guide to Media Services

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Guide to Media Services. Below you will find an overview of media-related services for faculty and staff. The links below will allow you to jump ahead to a specific section.

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MEDIA COLLECTIONS

Andrew L. Bouwhuis Library
The majority of non-print media collections that are available for the support of classroom instruction are housed in the Library and can be found through the Library Catalog (see "How to Find Videos and DVDs in the Library Catalog" below). These materials are shelved on the first floor open shelves. Some additional media materials are located behind the first floor Service Desk and in the open stacks. Call the Service Desk (ext. 8412) for information. Faculty may borrow the materials directly from the Library for classroom or personal use; the normal loan period is one week. Delivery service is not available and materials must be returned to the Library. Avoid problems by planning ahead and giving adequate notification.

How to Find Videos and DVDs in the Library Catalog

  • All videos are cataloged in the on-line library catalog. If you are not looking for a specific video, but merely want to browse through a list of the items in the collection, do a KEYWORD search using the term DVD and select CONTENT TYPE: DVD/Blu-ray/Video.
  • Using the KEYWORD search option, you can find what the Library owns by a particular actor, actress, writer, studio or director. 
  • You can contact any librarian for additional information or if you have difficulty in locating materials in the collection by calling ext. 8411.


Reserves
Students may use all titles in the media collection, but most materials may be checked out for ONE WEEK. Therefore, we recommend that specific titles be placed on reserve if entire classes will be required to view or listen to them. This will prevent the titles from being circulated out of the Library to other faculty or students. Simply call the Service Desk (ext. 8412) or make a request online.

New Purchases
Modest funding is available for the purchase of new titles. Faculty should contact the Library Acquisitions Department (ext. 8414) for more information. At least four weeks notice should be provided.

Rentals
Some materials may be too costly to purchase or they may be available only through rental mechanisms. Again, call the Library Acquisitions Department (ext. 8414) to arrange for rentals and provide adequate notice. 

Media Center
The Media Center houses most College-produced video and audio materials.  Included in the collection are videos of guest speakers and events, and historic archival footage. Use of the materials is by appointment with the Director of the Media Center, Dan Drew (ext. 2569).

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