Media
Contact Information
Media Collection Development, Policies, & Equipment Management:
Christopher Dunham, Reference & Media Librarian, (203) 254-4000 ext. 4206
Media Circulation:
Sylvia Hurlburt, Media/Reserves Assistant, (203) 254-4000 ext. 2234
Media Acquisitions:
Linda Gustavson, Library Assistant for Acquisitions, (203) 254-4000 ext. 2522
Media Department, General:
Media Service Desk, Main Level, (203) 254-4000 ext. 2462
Media Service Desk, Lower Level, (203) 254-4000 ext. 2876
About the Media Department
The Media Department at the DiMenna-Nyselius Library manages non-print library materials. Not to be confused with the Fairfield University Media Center, in Xavier Hall, the Media Department loans and provides access to a wide range of media materials, from audiocassettes to DVDs. Students interested in borrowing videos and other media items should inquire at the library Media desk. Students interested in borrowing media equipment should instead inquire at the Media Center's equipment circulation department, or AMES, at (203) 254-4000 ext. 2593.
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Collection
The DiMenna-Nyselius Library houses a growing collection of media materials, including video tapes, DVDs, music CDs, multimedia CD-ROMs, audiocassette tapes, laserdiscs and more. DVDs, VHS tapes and music CDs are located in a browsing-friendly location on the Library's Lower Level. DVDs and VHS tapes are shelved to your left as you enter the Media Department, and are interfiled by LC Call Number. Music CDs are shelved against the wall to your right. You may choose to look up an item in the online Library Catalog (a Guide to Locating Media is available) or simply browse the shelves. At one time, authorized borrowers (see the Media Borrowing Privileges and Loan Periods policy) may borrow up to 3 music CDs for 7 days, and up to 2 feature films and 2 documentaries for a 3-day period. Selections should be carried upstairs to the Circulation Desk on the Main Level to be checked out in the same way that books are checked out. Media materials that are reserved for a course can be obtained at the Reserve desk on the Main Level.
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Recommend a Purchase for the Library
Fairfield University affiliated faculty, students, and staff are encouraged to use the Recommend a Purchase for the Library form to recommend media materials for the library's collection. Suggestions will be evaluated considering quality and relevance to the curriculum.
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Equipment and Facilities
For Persons with Disabilities (on a dedicated PC with headphones):
For group viewing (2 or more people):
3 group study rooms, each equipped with a television set, a DVD player, and a VCR. Only the TV in room 314 is wired for cable. A room must be reserved at the Circulation or Media desk, or over the phone by calling extension 2462.
For individual viewing (up to 2 people, library-provided headphones):
- 4 cable-ready television sets
- 6 Region One DVD players (U.S. standard)
- 1 Region-Free DVD player
- 16 VHS/Super VHS VCRs
- 1 multi-standard VCR
- 2 Laserdisc players
For group listening (2 or more people):
3 group study rooms, each equipped with a double-deck audiocassette player. Group study rooms are not equipped with CD players, though a special request can be made in advance. Only Room 314 is equipped with speakers (it also has an antenna for radio reception); headphones must be used in the other two rooms. A room must be reserved at the Circulation or Media desk, or by phone at (203) 254-4000 ext. 2462.
For individual listening (up to 2 people, library-provided headphones):
- 3 CD players
- 2 dual deck audiocassette players.
For computer multimedia (1 person, optional headphones):
- 3 multimedia Windows computer, 1 with printer, 1 with DVD player
- 1 multimedia Macintosh computer with printer and DVD player
- 1 250MB backwards-compatible, portable Zip drive for Windows or Macintosh
For microforms:
- 4 microfilm/microfiche reader-printers
- 5 microfilm/microfiche viewers
- 1 microcard/microprint reader-printer
Other:
- 2 slide viewers
- 1 filmstrip viewer with audiocassette player
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Borrowing & Other Policies
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Locating Media
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