The
Media Desk is located in the Learning & Technology
Resource Center (L&TRC), on the second floor of the
Library. It is open the same hours as the
Library.
Media Desk: 619-644-7015
Karen McCoy, Media Assistant: 619-644-7491
Roxane BenVau, Media Librarian: 619-644-7553
The
Library's
Media Collection contains:
Videos,
DVDs, CDs, CD-ROMs, and
Language Tapes.
How can I find out what films are available in the
Library?
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Find films
using Our Library Catalog, searching by title,
keyword, or subject:
Search the Library’s Catalog using the
Media Desk-- Quick Search or the
Advanced Search
(changing the Location to “Media
Desk.”) Search by titles, keywords or subjects.
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Find films
using Our Library Catalog, searching by course
number: If you want
to find out what films faculty have used in a
particular course, go to
Media Desk-- Quick Search or the
Advanced Search
(changing the Location to “Media
Desk”). Type in a course number to find films used
by faculty in a particular course. For example,
type in “hist 108”. To find films used by faculty
in a particular department, type in the four-letter
department code. For example, type in “hist”.
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Read the
Library’s New Media blog:
From the Library website, click on “New at the
Library” then “New
Media”.
Do I have access to other films besides what’s in the
Library?
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County Media
Collection:
Students and faculty have access to a collection of
films that we share with other local community
colleges. Search
the database for films, then request one by
filling out a “Film Rental Request” at the Media
Desk, by sending an email to marty.armstrong@gcccd.edu,
or by calling (619) 644-7376. Students can view
films in the library. Faculty may check the films
out. Deliveries are on Tuesdays and Fridays.
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Loans, Previews & Requests to
Purchase:
Faculty members can request loans from other
libraries, request previews of programs from
vendors, or request items for library purchase.
Send an email to
marty.armstrong@gcccd.edu or call (619)
644-7376.
Useful Information for Faculty:
I need to show particular films on certain days during
the semester. Can I reserve films in advance?
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Film Booking Service:
Faculty members can book film(s) in advance by either
calling Karen McCoy at 619-644-7491 or e-mailing
karen.mccoy@gcccd.edu.
Faculty members can also provide a list of films and
what dates the films will be needed. The request can be
made at the beginning of each semester, or a few days
before the item(s) are needed.
An email is sent confirming the request and the item(s)
are set aside on a cart with the faculty member’s name
on it. The instructor can then quickly check the items
out at the Media desk. Many instructors take advantage
of this service because they know the film(s) are
available and ready for check out on the date requested.
Of course, faculty members still have the option of
checking out film(s) on the day/night of class.
Useful Information for
Students:
How do I watch films?
Go to the Media Desk and request
the video by Call Number (you can find this by searching
the Catalog). Check out the film by showing a photo
ID. Films are for in-library-use only.
Televisions with DVD/VHS players are available on the
second floor of the library.
How do I find media items that
my instructor has placed on Reserve?
You will need to know the call
number of the item in order to request it from the Media Desk.
You can find this by searching
the Catalog or by asking for help at the Reference
Desk. Films are for in-library-use only; your
instructor determines the check out periods for other
media items.
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