About the UW Tacoma Library Media Collection
Contact information | Staff | Collection
| Circulation policy
Video Equipment Policy |
Collection development policy | Copyright restrictions
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(253) 692-4643 |
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taclibav@u.washington.edu |
| Name | Title | Responsibilities | Contact |
| Megan Watson | Audio Visual Technician |
Circulation, scheduling and reserving videos |
megawat |
| Justin Wadland | Reference Librarian | Collection development and video purchasing | jwadland |
The Media Collection contains over 4,000 items, selected in support of the UW Tacoma curriculum. Most of our videos are available to the entire UW academic community. The Media Collection encourages the use of media for research, intellectual growth, professional development and personal enjoyment.
Patrons with UW Libraries borrowing privileges can check out items from Media Collection that are not on class reserve. Videos and sound records are checked out for of 3 days, with the possibility of 3 renewals (if not on hold for another patron). Videos can be scheduled in advance for preview or classroom use. Visitors please see additional information on Using the Media Collection: Visitors
Because of the limited number of terminals, the research and academic needs of current University of Washington students, faculty and staff have first priority for all video equipment. Extended recreational use deters others from using this equipment for educational or research purposes, and otherwise makes the Library less conducive to study. This activity is therefore prohibited, and recreational users who watch videos for extended periods of time will be asked to relinquish their use of video equipment.
The Collection Development Policy articulates the criteria by which videos are selected for the Media Collection. If you have any questions or would like to make a recommendation, please contact Justin Wadland.
Copyright laws and/or commercial licenses protect Media Collection materials. Most material in the Media Collection is purchased for educational use. If you have questions about publicly showing a video from the Media Collection, please contact Justin Wadland.
To learn more about copyright law, the U.S. Copyright Office has the full text of the U.S. copyright law and guidelines. The Consortium of College and University Media Centers (CCUMC) has produced Fair Use Guidelines for Educational Multimedia which discuss conditions that generally apply and give examples of when permission is required.
