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Minneapolis Campus Library

MaryEllen Brown, Media Services Coordinator - (651) 690-7793
Ron Carlson, Media Services Technician - (651) 690-7792

Classroom Equipment and Media Order Form (Mpls Campus Faculty and Staff only)
Hours
Classroom services
Media checkout		 Media Services- long term Reserve (Mpls Campus Faculty and Staff only)
Production services

Hours

The Media Services Staff are available from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.  The Media Center Viewing Area and the Video Taping Labs are open the same hours as the Minneapolis Campus Library.

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Classroom Services

Media Services offers support for all Media Services equipment/media used in the classroom. These services include: Film/video borrowing policy
Videos and films owned by the St. Catherine Libraries and other CLIC institutions may be borrowed for classroom viewing through Media Services. We will also attempt to locate videos available for rental from other film libraries if sufficient lead time is provided. To be sure a tape is available when needed, book as far in advance as possible.

For assistance booking videos, contact MaryEllen Brown at x7793. Please include the date and time the video is needed.  Request videos with the Minneapolis Campus Classroom, Equipment and Media Order Form or pick up an instruction sheet in rack outside of Media Room 445C. 

To see what videos and films are available, search:
CLICnet (for films at St. Catherine or other CLIC libraries); 
or contact MaryEllen Brown.
Equipment lists & policies

Most classrooms should have an overhead projector and a  TV/VCR.  For other equipment listed below, submit a request form. This means you will need to submit a reserve form for equipment and media by 12noon the day before you wish to use them. Media will be checked out to you and left at the Circulation Desk in the Library for you to pickup before class. (Note: Any media checked out at the Circulation Desk that is on Reserve is checked out for 3 hours only. Reserving material via the Minneapolis Campus Classroom, Equipment and Media Order Form will facilitate pick up of media and alleviate overdue notices). Forms for ordering equipment are on-line or pick up an instruction sheet found in the wall rack outside room 445C.

For equipment and media weekend orders, please contact Ron Carlson at x7792 or MaryEllen Brown x7793 by 12noon on Friday before the weekend, so the necessary equipment and/or media can be delivered to your office. If not reserved by this time on Friday, it will NOT be available for your use on the weekend. Circulation Desk Assistants can not access equipment and the library is not open for early pick-up (see library hours ).

Note: Report burned out overhead lamps or defective equipment to x7792. Leave a message with your name, phone number, and the classroom. Repaires will be completed at the first opportunity.

Equipment available for checkout :
  • 600 Auditorium kit (remotes & laptop cable)
  • Audio Tape Recorder (Classroom/Mini recorder/ Sync)
  • Audio Tape Boom Box
  • Audio Blank Tape (60 min./90.min./120min.)
  • CD Player/Boom Box
  • Laptop Computer equipment:
    • Data Projector (No.______)
    • Laptop Check out (Classroom or Extended time : See Media Services for specifics)
    • Laptop for 600, 550, 360
    • Laptop to Monitor Contecting Cable, Networking Cable and Audio Cable (See Media Services for specifics)
    • Wireless mouse (see Media Services for assistance in setup)
    • Scan Converter [PC or MAC] (see Media Servicesfor assistance in setup)
  • 35 mm camera
  • A/C Power Extension Cord
  • Canon mini DV Camcorder
  • DVD Player and Monitor Setup
  • Easel/Easel Pad/Pens
  • Elmo Visual Presenter (see Media Services for assistance in setup)
  • Laser Pointer
  • Mic Kit-Handheld
  • Mic Kit-Clip-On
  • Mic-Wireless (Aud.only- for special needs see Media Services)
  • Mic-Stand
  • Opaque Projector
  • Overhead/Transparency Projector
  • Portable PA System
  • Wireless Mic. for Portable PA System
  • Projection Screen (portable)
  • Slide Projector
  • Slide Projector Remote
  • Slide Tray(80 or 140)
  • Sony Digital Still Camera (you furnish-either Mac or IBM 3.5 computer disk)
  • Tripod on Wheels
  • Tripod only (no wheels)
  • VCR and Video Monitor [No.______] (Remote for VCR- contact Media Services)
  • Video Camcorder (Battery[2hr. max.] or AC Pack [unlimited time])
  • Video Camera/Tripod and pack connection [No.____]
  • Video Blank Tape (2 hrs. to a tape)
  • X-Ray view box
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Media Checkout

Items in the Media Room 445C can be checked out by faculty only. Media on reserve in Library cannot be taken home but must be viewed in Media Center Viewing Area. A valid CSC faculty/staff or student ID card is required to check out all Media items. Normal loan periods for items which circulate are:
  • Media from general collection & Media Room 445C - one week
  • Media on reserve in the library - 3 hours only.
Items located at other CLIC libraries may be borrowed through Media Services. Items borrowed from other libraries are for campus classroom use only. They may not be put on reserve in library for student use. Other restrictions may apply.

Media Services borrowing privileges are not extended to holders of special privilege cards (friends & alumnae).

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Media Services-long term Reserve

Items in the Media Services Collection and classroom videotapes may be placed on reserve in the library. Please keep the following guidelines in mind:
  • allow a minimum of 3 working days for processing your request
  • items borrowed from other libraries/video stores cannot be placed on reserve
  • U.S. copyright law will be strictly observed
Submit your reserve request to MaryEllen Brown or use the library's Online Course Reserves Form.

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Production Services

Media Services offers the following production services for course-related use.
Videotaping
Both professional and do-it-yourself videotaping services are available.  You should make arrangements at least seven days in advance.  All parties must sign a recording release form prior to taping.
Video editing
Video editing equipment is available for use on the St.Paul campus by appointment. Media Services staff will instruct you in the use of this equipment. Contact MaryEllen Brown (x7793) to assist you in making an appointment.
 
Videocassette duplication
Duplication of videocassettes (VHS only) is available at a charge of $7.00 per tape (user provides blank tape.) Media Services will refuse any copy request that, in the opinion of the staff, would violate the U.S. Copyright Law.
High speed audiocassette duplication
High speed duplication of audiocassettes is available subject to copyright limitations. You must supply the blank tapes. There is no charge for this service.
 
Transparencies
Transparencies for Copy Machines, Laser Printers and Ink Jet Printers
                     are available in room 445C.
Laminating
Lamination is done on Friday. Items of any length and up to 24" wide can be laminated. Media Services assumes no responsibility for items damaged in the lamination process.  Laminating forms are located on the wall outside room 445C
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