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
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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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SPECIAL SERVICES
Video Production
The Media Center provides consultation, facilities, and equipment to meet the video production needs of the campus community. Contact Dan Drew (ext. 2569) for consultation services. Equipment, editing suites, and the television studio may be scheduled by stopping by the Media Center main office in Lyons Hall 414.
Videotaping
The Media Center provides personnel and equipment for the videotaping of on campus events. In order to ensure that personnel and equipment are available, requests for taping should be made no later than forty-eight hours in advance of the requested time. The Media Center cannot guarantee service without sufficient notice.
Permission must be granted by the guest speaker to be taped. Contact Dan Drew (ext. 2569) to obtain a release form for the speaker to sign, as well as to discuss any other needs for the recording of your event (multiple camera setup, editing, DVD authoring, cost of service, etc.). The release form can also be downloaded by clicking here (PDF).
In addition to making arrangements with the Media Center, the Office of Event Services (ext. 2180) needs to be informed of the request as well. Either notify them while scheduling your event or contact them after you have consulted with the Media Center.
Video Conferencing
The Media Center has two Polycom HDX 7000 point-to-point videoconferencing systems. Each system is comprised of an HD codec, EagleEye HD camera, and Polycom HDX microphone. They can be connected for display on installed projectors or used with one of our mobile LCD TV carts. The Polycom HDX 7000 also has the capability of having a computer or document camera connected to the system (via the DVI port). This allows for the sharing of video and audio content from these devices to the participants on the far end during a conference.
These mobile systems can be setup in various locations on campus to facilitate distance learning, guest lecturers, meetings, and interviews. Call Dan Drew (ext. 2569) at the Media Center for additional information or to schedule a video conference.
Off-Air Taping
Off-air taping of television programs can be requested, subject to copyright compliance, by contacting the Media Center (ext. 2590).
Workshops
The Center for Online Learning & Innovation conducts workshops introducing faculty and staff to a variety of technologies for teaching, learning, and productivity. Schedules are announced in "The Dome", the college's daily online news publication for faculty and staff. To find out more information or to sign up, visit: https://wiki.canisius.edu/x/8wAbAg
Campus Cable Television
Faculty should note that students who live in the residence halls have access to an expanded Direct TV line up. Faculty may wish to assign viewing to their students. Channel listing information can be found below.
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