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Media Collection
W.E.B. Du Bois Library, Floor 3
(413) 545-2458
avreserves@library.umass.edu
Viewing and Listening Facilities: Equipment | Rooms
Borrowing: Loan Periods | Returns | Fines
Public Performance Rights for Audiovisual Materials
Requesting Media Items Unavailable at UMass Amherst
Just for Faculty: Booking Films, Videos, and DVDs | Placing Videos and DVDs on Reserve
The UMass Amherst Media Collection contains thousands of titles in a variety of formats, including videos, DVDs, CDs, audiocassettes, LPs, and CD-ROMs.
To locate holdings in the Library Catalog, use the Advanced Search function. You can search by keyword in the top portion, then limit by media, i.e. DVD, video, music cd, etc. You can also limit by library or collection. You can also limit by language.
As of Spring 2010, UMass Amherst Students, faculty and staff became able to request videos online from the other Four Colleges in the Five College Libraries catalog using the Request Item button. These videos are delivered to their home libraries' Circulation desk during normal Circulation hours. Please allow 3 to 5 days between the time the request is submitted and it arrives to the individual's home library. This service applies only to videos and DVDs. Music media were not included in this program.
Viewing and Listening Facilities
Viewing and listening facilities are available when Media/Microforms is open - see the Library's schedule of hours.
- Equipment
Our viewing and listening facilities contain televisions with VHS, DVD and MP3 players. Our listening equipment will play Music Compact Discs, audiocassettes, and LPs. - Viewing and Listening Rooms
Faculty may call (413) 545-2622 to schedule use of viewing and listening rooms by more than 4 students or for those with disabilities. Or you may email your request to avreserves@library.umass.edu
Borrowing
Loan Periods for Videos, DVDs, VHS tapes.
- UMass Amherst and Four College students, UMass Amherst and Four College faculty and staff, UMass alumni, and state borrowers may borrow up to 3 of each format of item for 5 days.
- No renewals.
- Certain high demand or expensive videos and DVDs do not circulate, but may be viewed in the Reserves/Media viewing facilities. The Library Catalog will indicate that these items are available for "In Library or Classroom Use Only." Faculty may use the Film & Video Request Form, or email avreserves@library.umass.edu to request these materials for classroom use.
Loan Periods for Audio CDs, Audiocassettes, LPs, Other Media Items, and Music Monuments
- UMass Amherst and Four College students, UMass alumni, and state borrowers may borrow up to 3 of each format of item for 3 days.
- UMass Amherst and Four College faculty and staff may borrow up to 3 of each format of item for 5 days.
- No renewals.
All borrowers must bring media items back to Media/Microforms in person.
Fees for Videos, DVDs, CDs, Audiocassettes, LPs, and Other Media Items
- Replacement costs are $70.00 per video and DVD and $50.00 per CD, audiocassette, and LPs. There is a non-refundable billing fee of $10.00 when the item is returned.
- Late fees for CDs, Audiocassettes, LPs and Other Media Items, $10.00 per day up to $30.00 for every item that is overdue.
Just for Faculty
Scheduling Films, Videos, and DVDs for Classroom Use
UMass Amherst faculty and staff may schedule UMass Amherst and Four College films, videos, and DVDs for classroom use. Please allow 3 working days advance notice for processing and confirmation of UMass Amherst titles, and 5 working days advance notice for titles from the Four Colleges. To schedule materials, use the Film & Video Request Form, or email avreserves@library.umass.edu.
Faculty must request equipment through AIMS Equipment Delivery in Goodell at (413) 545-5765. For auditorium setups and technical questions, call AIMS Technical Support Services at (413) 545-5768.
Placing Videos and DVDs on Reserve for Classes
Approximately 350 videos and DVDs are placed on reserve by faculty each semester. Some of these materials are personal copies, belonging to professors and to academic departments, and may be viewed only by students in the course for which they have been placed on reserve. These items may be checked out on the Lower Level at the Circulation/Reserve Desk. When the individual has finished viewing the item, it should be returned to that service point, not the third floor.
Faculty may request that videos and DVDs that are part of the Library's collection be placed on reserve for courses. The Library will also purchase videos and DVDs to be placed on reserve. Please use the Film & Video Request Form, or email avreserves@library.umass.edu to place a request.
Please see our Copyright Policy and FAQ for detailed information about which materials may be placed on reserve.
Requesting Media Items from other Five College Libraries.
Students, faculty, and staff of the Five Colleges may also use the extensive media collections at Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges. UMass Amherst Students, faculty and staff may request videos online from the other Four Colleges in the Five College Libraries catalog and pick up these videos at their home libraries' Circulation desk during normal Circulation hours. Please allow 3 to 5 working days for the items to be delivered to your home library. Students, Faculty and Staff may also check up to five items out in person at the Four College for up to five days. UMass Amherst graduate students, faculty, and staff may use Interlibrary Loan to request media items not owned by the UMass Amherst Libraries or Four Colleges.
Public Performance Rights for Audiovisual Materials
The UMass Libraries generally do not acquire public performance rights for audiovisual materials in the Media Collection.
Last Edited: 23 July 2010
