As part of the overall collection space consolidation project underway in the library, the library audiovisual (video) collection will be converted to DVD format whenever possible. Not only will this save shelf space, but DVD format has proven to be a more durable format for items that circulate frequently. This conversion applies to academic titles as well as popular films, and all new audiovisual acquisitions are in DVD format as well.
The conversion process has already begun. In the short term you may see gaps in the holdings on the shelves – we pull the VHS copies as the DVD replacements are ordered. Materials that are not currently available on DVD will be retained until DVD is available or the tape wears out. If you don’t see something you need, please contact me and I will provide a status report on the replacement copy. Also, bear in mind that something you used last semester on VHS may have already been replaced with the DVD version, so you may need to make adjustments in the way you present the material in the classroom.
Please bear with us during this transition period – our goal is to make the audiovisual collection easier to use and easier to maintain over time. If you have specific questions about the DVD format conversion, please feel free to contact Elizabeth Pearson-Coan, Acquisitions/Periodicals Librarian, at 955-6223.
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