Skip to Main Content

Library Collections: CDs, Videos & Other AV

Description of various Library collections in all formats.

Video Recordings

  • The major divisions of video recordings are
    • Feature films
      • Call numbers reflect title arrangement PN 1997
      • Typically movies shown in theatres, etc.
    • Non-fiction films
      • Call numbers are the same as would be used on comparable books
  • The other divisions of video recordings are
    • Silent films
      • Call numbers reflect title arrangement PN 1995.7
    • Foreign films
      • Call numbers reflect title arrangement by original language title PN 1995.9.F67

What you need to know

  • Using our library online catalog - enter your search terms in the Books tab search box
    • On the left menu limit click on "VIDEOS" in the Format box
    • Or click on "Videos & DVD" in the Collection Box
    • Or click on either "Feature Films" or "General Films" in the Location box
  • The media rooms located across from the Circulation Desk are equipped to play DVDs.  Inquire at the Circulation Desk 
  • Because the check out period is less than for books it is important to keep track of the due date

Sound Recordings

Music and Spoken Word CDs

  • CDs are shelved by call numbers corresponding to comparable books and sheet music
  • Music CDs have call numbers in the M's and most spoken word CDs have call numbers in the P's
  • To find CDs using the library catalog
    • Enter search terms in the Books tab search box
    • In Location box on left side select "Media-Audio CDs"

 

For questions or problems, please contact Beth Johns. or Matthew Anderson.