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What is in the Video Collection?

Our video collection includes DVD's, video cassettes (VHS), and laser discs.  We use "videos" here to stand for any type of audiovisual recording. All videos are kept in the Reserve Room or the Music Library.

How Do I Find Videos in Our Collection?

Search the online catalog for a keyword, title, or subject.  Choose Videos from the pulldown menu to search within the video collection.

What are the Loan Periods and Late Fees for Videos?

LOAN TYPE	LOAN PERIOD	LATE FEES
Not On Reserve	1-day	$5.00 per day
On Reserve	3 hours	$1.00 per hour

Videos must be checked out and returned at the Reserve Desk before closing or midnight (whichever is earlier) on the date due.

How Do I Order Audiovisual Material for Our Collection?

Faculty and students may suggest videos to support their work be ordered for the collection by using the Video order form.

How Do I Book Videos for Classroom Use?

Faculty who wish to schedule a video for classroom use should complete this form:  Video Screening Form.

All videos must be picked up from the Reserve Office (Room 164, located off the hallway behind the Reserve Room), open Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

How Do I Put Videos on Reserve?

Place videos on reserve for a course using the Reserve Form.

Videos on reserve for a course are limited to a shorter circulation period (3 hours vs. 1 day), and their circulation is limited to students and faculty (not staff and administrators).

If you plan to host a class screening, you must also fill out a Video Screening Form in order to ensure that it will be available for the screening.