Media Resource Services -
Information for Faculty

Media Resource Services: 410-704-8765

The Media Resource Services (MRS) department provides access and support to faculty in the use and delivery of media resources including audio and video materials; AV equipment delivery; satellite and interactive video services; and an AV reserve and listening area.

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Equipment Distribution

MRS maintains and distributes an inventory of audio, video, and computer presentation equipment for use on campus. MRS staff schedules pickup and delivery of equipment; setup and operate specialized types of equipment; and provide demonstrations and training in equipment operation. You may request equipment electronically using the Equipment Request Form. The MRS staff also provides onsite troubleshooting, replacement of lamps and batteries, and coordination of equipment maintenance and repair service.

Equipment available for distribution:

  • Computers for classroom use only
  • LCD projectors
  • Combo VCR and monitor units
  • DVD players
  • 16mm projectors
  • Camcorders and tripods
  • CD players
  • Audio cassette players and recorders
  • Overhead projectors
  • Slide projectors
  • Videocassette players
  • Other special equipment on a case by case basis

Media Collection

MRS maintains a collection of over 8000 videotapes (1/2"VHS), 1300 DVD's, 75 16mm films, and 90 laser discs for faculty use. Also, the staff handles faculty requests for film or video rentals from external sources. Film and video materials are delivered to the classroom only when equipment is also being delivered. It can be delivered to the departmental office or it may be picked up at the Cook 202 service desk. Faculty may reserve materials for use in class or on the video network and place personal items on reserve for student use. Faculty is permitted to borrow items for overnight or off campus use for preview. MRS also maintains the library's collection of audiocassettes, phonograph records, and CDs. These maybe used in the Media Lab or they can be checked out using a valid TU identification card. Faculty may request an item either in-person in MRS or electronically by using the Media Request Form or the Rental Request Form.

Faculty Reserves for Media

Audio and visual materials may be placed on reserve for use in the Media Lab when needed by a class or group of students. If designated by the faculty member, audio materials can be checked out for overnight use. A valid TU ID card is required for checkout.

Media Viewing Lab

The Media Viewing Lab provides multiple stations for student use of DVD, 1/2"VHS, and laser disc materials from the collection or faculty reserves. Phonographs, cassette players and CD players are available for students to listen to the audio collection. Students must present a valid TU ID or other photo ID to view materials in the Viewing Lab. Keys, credit cards and clothing items will not be accepted.

Additional Services

MRS also provides services for:
·  Researching film and video titles or topics
·  Assistance in securing licenses for satellite programs, registration and technical support for events
·  Video duplication
·  Video standards conversion (SECAM or PAL to NTSC)
·  Video format conversion or transfer (Umatic, SVHS, VHS)
·  Demonstrations of new types of audiovisual equipment.

For further information, please call 410-704-8765.

 

Media Resource Services for Faculty / Albert S. Cook Library
http://cooklibrary.towson.edu/facultyMediaResources.cfm
Last revised: August 06, 2007

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