media collection

COLLECTION FORMATS

The Audiovisual Center houses the University's instructional material collection.  This collection consists of a variety of media including VHS tapes, DVDs, audio tapes, SMPs, as well as audio CDs.   Each academic department is given an allocation to assist the Center in acquisition development.  When ordering titles that will support their curriculum, we encourage departments to preview before purchasing.   We can assist in defining both producers and distributors of educational materials.  Additionally, we take an active role in the preview process and welcome inquires and requests.

 

CIRCULATION PERIOD

Materials circulate to faculty for a period of six months.  At the end of this period the circulation system will send a notice to faculty.   At this time the faculty member is encouraged to either return the title or to renew it for another six months.  If a title is lost the faculty member will be sent a notice identifying replacement costs. The collection circulates to KU students and KU staff for a period of one week. Titles that are currently in circulation may be recalled to provide access to other patrons.