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Availability of VHS Players in Instructional Spaces

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VHS Players Removed From Instructional Spaces

  1. VCR/VHS players were removed from instructional spaces by 06/01/2017.

Availability of Streaming Services Through the AOK Library

  1. Point your web browser here for extensive streaming resources: http://lib.guides.umbc.edu/streaming

Availability of VHS Players in the AOK Library

The AOK Library currently has a VHS player available for use in the Screening Room (Room 258):  This room has seating for 30.  Visit https://library.umbc.edu/studyspaces.php in order to reserve the space.  This player will remain accessible after 06/01/2017.

Availability of VHS Players in the AOK Library

  1.  Screening Rooms
  2. Viewing Stations
  3. Available beyond 2017

AOK Library Inventory of VHS Media

  1. Will the Library still have VHS media for circulation?

Replacing Personally Owned VHS Media

  1. Quick tips

Replacing Departmentally Owned VHS Media

  1. Departmental budget
Disclaimer

AOK Library VHS Collection

The AOK Library is working to update the VHS collection. VHS tapes needed for teaching which are not available in updated formats will remain in the collection. We are actively working with faculty members to identify materials in VHS format that are needed for instruction.  Whenever possible, we are working with departments to purchase materials in an updated format.  We are also working with faculty to identify appropriate replacement materials and we will continue to keep some VHS materials in the collection.

Replacing VHS Tapes Needed for Instruction

Most content on VHS tapes has been released in an updated format. Here are some quick tips to help you find updated formats:

  1. Google/Amazon search
  2. Check the original publisher/vendor website
  3. Check the AOK Library catalog to see if it is in the UMBC collection or if it available from another library. The AOK Library catalog can be found here: http://www.umbc.edu/aok/main/index.html

If you find the material in an updated format, please use the AOK Library Material Request form to order a copy. The Material Request form can be found here: https://library.umbc.edu/bookorder/bookreq.php

If you are unable to find material in an updated format, contact the Acquisitions department at https://library.umbc.edu/techservices.php

Disclaimer

  1. Tape age, excessive use, and improper storage may contribute to failed playback. Symptoms include: dropouts, improper tracking, muddled audio, loss of color and detail, and physical damage.
  2. Use of damaged tapes can damage the mechanisms of a VHS player, which in turn can damage subsequent tapes.
  3. UMBC does not assume liability for damaged tapes.