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Hamilton College Library
315-859-4479

 

Libraries, Staff, Hours . . .

Media Library
 

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303 Christian A. Johnson Hall
Media Library Hours

Linda Brennan
Media Library Coordinator
315-859-4923

Search the Media Library collection using ALEX
 



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Film Request Forms

Media Library - Reserves & Assisted Screening Request Form
This form is for films available through the Media Library. Please use this form to reserve films and to arrange for screening assistance.

Film Intensive Course Request Form
This form is for films available through the Media Library. Please use this form if you have more than 3 films you need on reserve and to arrange for screening assistance.

Film Rental Request Form
This form is for films not available through the Media Library.


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Borrowing DVDs and Videos

Most DVDs and VHS tapes may be checked out by students under the following terms:

  • Items may be checked out for three days
  • Items may be renewed once unless a hold has been placed on them
  • Recalled items must be returned within 24 hours
  • Individuals may have no more than three items checked out at any time
  • Items must be checked out from the Media Library. However, they may be returned to either the Media Library or Burke Library
  • Fines for late returns are $2 per day
  • Individuals are responsible for the replacement costs of lost or damaged items
  • 16 mm film may not be checked out
  • Items may not be borrowed during college breaks or the summer, since the Media Library is closed during these times

Media Library DVDs and videos may be checked out to faculty and staff under the same terms as apply to students, except that the loan period is one week.


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Reserve Materials
 

  • Items may be reserved by faculty or Audiovisual Services for class or campus showings
  • Items may be reserved by faculty for viewing by their students
  • Reserve items may be checked out for 3 hours
  • Reserve items must be viewed in the Media Library
  • Reserve items may be checked out of the Media Library with the permission of the faculty member who placed them on reserve


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Purchasing Materials for the Collection

Purchase requests should include complete title, distributor, name of director or producer and version if there is more than one. A copy of the source of the information should be provided whenever possible. Individuals placing orders will be notified when the item has been received by the Media Library.

Send requests to asktobuy@hamilton.edu, or contact Abby Morton at 859-4494.


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Additional Information
 

Playback Equipment

Equipment is available on which patrons may view videos, DVDs or slides, or to listen to audiotapes, etc.

Computers

There is one networked computer in the Media Library for patron use. ALEX, databases and other resources may be accessed from them. Local black and white printing is available.

Media Library Gaming Lab

The Media Library's gaming lab is available to faculty interested in exploring the use of games in their teaching and research. The room may be reserved using the campus calendar (R25) and choosing JHSN 303A, or by contacting Linda Brennan at x4923.
Gaming systems: Wii, Play Station, Play station 3, XBOX 360.
Games: View list in ALEX.

Food and Drink

Food and drink are not allowed in the Media LibraryMedia Library.


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