The following rooms do not have VHS playback:

BL LC
CT 204
CT 206
HO 103
HO 109
HO 201
HS 111
HS 205
HS 206
HS 220
HS 221
LY 122
LY 307
LY 311
LY 312
LY 313
OM 104
OM 110
OM 111
OM 115
OM 119
OM 201
OM 203
OM 204
OM 205
OM 208
OM 214
OM 220
OM 221
OM 224
OM 225
OM 300
OM 301
OM 303
OM 304
OM 308
OM 310
OM 314
OM 400
OM 403
OM 408
OM 410
OM 414
OM 422
OM 423
OM 425
All Science Hall Classrooms

Where's my VCR?
Due to the decline of the VHS format, the Media Center will not be installing VHS VCRs in new or upgraded classrooms. This initiative began with the opening of Science Hall in Fall 2012.

Are VCRs being pulled from all classrooms?
The Media Center is not removing VHS VCRs in pre-existing classrooms, however support is now limited. Standalone VHS players that malfunction will no longer be replaced. Installed DVD/VHS combo units that malfunction will be replaced either with another combo unit if available, or a DVD player will be installed instead. Older classrooms that are upgraded, however, will have their VCRs removed.

Why not install VCRs?
Major electronics manufacturers have ended their production of VHS VCRs. Funai Electric, the last company to manufacture VCRs, has stopped production as of August 2016. While a small number of manufacturers still produce DVD/VCR combo units, support for the almost 40 year format has dwindled significantly. Competing formats (first DVD, then Blu-ray, followed by online video) and the move from standard definition video (480i) to high definition video (720p, 1080i, and 1080p) have assisted in the decline of VHS.

Additionally, surveys conducted by the Media Center have shown a drastic decrease in the use of VHS tapes by our faculty in the classroom, which further supports the decision to end installation of VCRs.

Media Center Classroom Technology Survey Findings
Year	Number of Faculty Using VHS
2009	53 out of 109 (49%)
2014	18 out of 106 (17%)
2017	15 out of 115 (13%)

What I should do with my VHS tapes?
The Media Center encourages faculty and staff to move away from the VHS format. DVD playback will continue to be supported in the classroom and we recommend either replacing VHS content by purchasing a DVD version or, in the cases where copyright law allows, contacting the Media Center for assistance with converting VHS content to DVD.

What if I need to play a VHS tape?
While the Media Center is encouraging faculty and staff to upgrade to a newer format, we can provide a portable VCR for use in most classrooms that does not have an installed unit. Arrangements must be made in advance by contacting the Media Center at ext. 2590.

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