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View / Check Out Media

Unsure what media checks out or what has to be viewed in the library?

Media in the library may be one of five types. Each type has its own location and loan rule. The easiest way to determine a media location is to check the library catalog. The location will list either "book shelves," "media shelves," "instructional TV," or "reserves."

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What does NOT check out:

What checks out:

Classroom media

  • primary use is for faculty to use in the classroom
  • shelved on media shelves
  • location in the catalog is "XXX - Media Shelves"
    • e.g., EVC - Media Shelves
  • circulate to ACC faculty only for classroom use for 3 days
  • other users may view in the library

ITV videos

  • shelved by course number on media shelves
    • e.g.,  ARTS 1303
  • videos for all ITV courses are in each library
  • location in the catalog is "XXX - Instructional TV"
    • e.g., CYP - Instructional TV
  • users may view in the library
  • Note: These may not be checked out by anyone so that they are available for viewing in the library at all times.

3-day Circulating media

  •  primary use is for student checkout
  • shelved on the library book shelves with circulating books
  • location in the catalog is "XXX - Book Shelves"
    • e.g., NRG - Book Shelves
  • circulate to valid ACC students and employees for 3 days

Reserve ITV videos

  • copies of ITV tapes on reserve behind the circulation desk
  • location in the catalog is "XXX - 3 DAY Reserve ITV"
  • e.g., PIN - 3-DAY Reserve ITV
  • circulate to valid ACC students and employees for 3 days
  • cannot be renewed or held for users

Regular Reserve media

  • placed on Reserve by faculty members for a limited time
  • usually circulate "in library only" for 2 hours
    • may have other limited circulation periods, e.g. 1-day
  • location in catalog will show both "Reserve" and the "loan period"
    • e.g., RGC - 2 HR Reserve Video
  • circulate to valid ACC students and employees
  • cannot be renewed or held for users
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updated: 2/1/05