On June 17, 2009, the Hart Media Distribution Lab retired its video library services and transferred over 500 DVDs and hundreds of VHS titles (upgraded to DVD format) to Shields Reserves. In total, over 1,000 items were added to the Harvest catalog.
In addition to the asset transfer, Shields Reserves is now handling all video course reserve material. Since Shields Reserves Desk has been managing print and media assets for Course Reserves for some time, this consolidation of services has many benefits to campus users.
- Creates a single repository for the campus-owned video assets.
- Improves search results as all videos will have complete library cataloging records, including subject data.
- Allows instructors to keep both print and video course material in one location for student access.
To support viewing of Course Reserves videos, eleven combination VCR and DVD players, and two region-free DVD players, are available in room 163 east of the Reserve Desk. Each viewing station has 2 pairs of headphones.
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