Media Center
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About the Media Center The Media Center is located in the S.E. Wimberly Library Room LY 122, on the Boca Raton Campus. It houses the University's primary collection of audiovisual materials. Formats supported by the Media Center include videotape, laserdisc, CD, CD-Rom, DVD and audiotape.
The Media Center is the main depository for Florida Atlantic University (
FAU) produced videos which include class lectures and newsworthy events that involve FAU.The center's collections and equipment may be used by currently enrolled FAU, and PBCC South students, faculty and staff. Priority is given to students and faculty using the facilities for course-related purposes. Most materials may be checked out with a valid (Owl Card). You can read more about the Media Center's policies here. You may contact the Media Center by calling 561-297-3704 or by email at lymedia@fau.edu.
Viewing / Listening Facilities
The Media Center has a multimedia lab in LY 124 that is equipped for DVD, VHS video and Laserdisc viewing. This room also has two multimedia workstation PC's that are connected to the internet and a scanner. They feature graphic, video and audio editing programs.
Media Equipment
Equipment Available For Use Within The Library
Audiotape Players
DVD Players
Laserdisc Players
Multimedia PC's
Scanner
VHS Video Players
Equipment Available For Loan Within The Library Laptops Data/Video Projector NOTE: Use of equipment is on a "first come, first served" basis. Contact Audiovisual Services for classroom equipment reservation and support
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All Media Center materials are available to FAU faculty, staff, TA's and GA's for use in courses and other FAU programs. Materials are also available for individual in-library viewings and most titles may be checked out by anyone with a valid Owl Card/Library Card.Faculty and staff may place reservations by calling the center at 561-297-3704, by using our Reservation Request Form, through campus mail or in person at the Media Center (LY 122). Please request materials at least 24 hours in advance for the Boca Raton campus. Requests from other campuses should be made 72 hours in advance to ensure delivery via the shuttle.
Please use the MacArthur Campus Library's Media Reservation Request Form to place reservations for items held at that campus.
Loan Periods & Limits
Format
Audiotapes
Videotapes
DVD's
CD's
CD-Rom's
Laserdiscs Loan Period 2 Weeks
1 Week
1 Week
1 Week
1 Week
1 Week Faculty/Staff
5 Titles
5 Titles
5 Titles
5 Titles
5 Titles
5 Titles Students
5 Titles
5 Titles
5 Titles
5 Titles
5 Titles
No Loans Returning materials promptly is important to ensure that subsequent scheduled uses are not jeopardized.
Although students may not check out all materials, other options are available:Individual Viewings:
Students may view material for their courses or for course-related research in the library.
Class Presentations:
If a title is needed to show in class presentation, reservations should be made by the course instructor.Student Groups:
Student Groups may use Media Center materials for group meetings or events. The Faculty Advisor for the group must reserve the material which will be held in the Advisor's name only.
FAU Libraries Copyright Policies
American Library Association Digital Copyright Slider
Copyright Law of the United States of America (PDF Document)
Copyright for Educators - Internet School Library Media Center
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