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Media Collections and Services
The Media Center houses the following formats:
- DVDs
- Videocassettes
- CDs
- Audiocassettes
- Phonograph Records
- CD-ROMs
The facility provides in-house equipment for the above formats. Additionally laptop computers are available for use in the library. The Media Center is a unit of the Access Services Department.
Note: Contact The Downtown Classroom Support Hotline at 3-4321 (404-413-4321) for classroom equipment.
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- Each patron must have a current and active library account and current, valid photo ID to have circulation privileges.
- Audio Materials (audio compact discs, audiocassettes, and phonograph records) and CD-ROMs may be checked out for a seven day loan period.
- Videos / DVDs may be checked out for a 7 day loan period.
- There is a 3 DVD limit for all students, faculty, and staff.
- Media material may be renewed online one time
- In-house listening / viewing is available for all audiovisual materials.
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- DVD Players (includes 2 multi-region players)
- VHS Video Players (includes PAL & SEACAM)
- Closed Caption TV (for use with VHS and DVD)
- Audiocassette Player
- Record Turntable
- Laptop Computers (may be used anywhere in the The University Library)
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Reserve:
- Instructors may place audiovisual items on reserve for their students to use here in the Media Center.
- Items may be either Media Center owned or personally owned by the instructor.
- Reserve materials must honor copyright and licensing agreements. Second Generation copies of copyrighted media items will not be accepted.
Booking:
- Audiovisual materials may be scheduled in advance for in class use. Materials are "booked" under the patron's name for a specific date.
- Bookings may be placed by emailing libreserves@langate.gsu.edu or calling the media center at 404-413-2840.
Recalls:
- If a patron finds that an item needed is checked out, a recall may be placed on that item at the Media Center's Circulation Desk, Library South 2 nd floor.
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All Media Center audiovisual materials are listed in GIL . GIL is the online catalog for GSU's The University Library collections. If you would like GIL training please contact us at 404-413-2800.
Faculty may request that audiovisual items be acquired by the library for the Media Center's collection. Requests are made in the same manner as for other Library materials by contacting the Liaison Librarian for a specific subject area.
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Regents Guide to Understanding Copyright and Educational Fair Use
United States Copyright Office
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There are 2 group media rooms in the media center opened to currently enrolled GSU students, faculty, or staff for the purpose of using the media equipment in the room. Equipment available in the group media rooms includes: a flat panel TV, VCR, DVD Player (Group Room #2 has a multi region DVD player) surround sound system, computer, projector, and two computer speakers.
Reservations
Reservations for the group media room may be made online.
Usage
The group media room may be used by a minimum of two people and a maximum of about ten people at a time. Present your active GSU Panthercard at the LS2 Circulation Desk and be signed in before using the group media rooms. Groups should limit use of media viewing rooms to three hours if others are waiting.
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Information on Media Reserves are detailed in our Course Reserves site.
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Page Author(s): Malia Cargile (mcargile@gsu.edu), Denita Hampton (dahampton@gsu.edu), Cory Schlotzhauer (cschlotzhauer@gsu.edu)
Page updated on: August 24, 2009
