Media Resources Guide

Introduction Type of Materials Facilities Equipment Catalogues Loan Periods and Loan Quotas Reservation for Class Use

Loan Procedures Returns Recommendations Overdue Fines Loss and Damage Copyright Warning Enquiries

Introduction

The Media Resources Collection of the Run Run Shaw Library consists of audio, video, microform, multimedia CD-ROM/DVD-ROM and computer file materials available for use by all City University staff and students. The Library also provides users with various audiovisual equipment and machines to facilitate the use of Library media resources.

Type of Materials

1. Audio cassette
2. Audio compact disc
3. Videocassette
4. Laser disc
5. VCD
6. DVD
7. Slide
8. Microfilm
9. Microfiche
10. Multimedia CD-ROM/DVD-ROM

Facilities

1. Videodisc carrels
2. Audio carrels
3. Video carrels
4. Multimedia PC workstations

Equipment

1. Videocassette players of the following formats:
   U-matic, VHS.
   All of the VCRs are available with mutli-system capacities.
2. Multidisc players
3. Compact disc players
4. Audio cassette decks
5. Slide viewers
6. Microform reader/scanner
7. Multimedia PC computers

Catalogues

1. OPAC (On-line Public Access Catalogue): provides detailed information on the media resources collection.
2. Lists for selected types of media resources are also available on the Library web site at http://www.cityu.edu.hk/lib/collect/mr/index.htm.

Loan Periods and Loan Quotas

All media resources, except those checked out, are for use only at the media resources workstations outside the Media Resources Collection Room of the Library.

All loans are on a first-come-first-served basis. All loans are not renewable.

For details please see the Library Regulations.

Interactive videos, computer software and microforms are normally for use in the Library only.

Reservation for Class Use

In order to facilitate the use of library media resources in classes, special requests to reserve these materials to be used in the class may be made preferably two weeks before the class by academic staff by sending e-mail to lbmrit@cityu.edu.hk.

Loan Procedures

All loans are made upon presentation of valid City University ID cards.

For DVDs, VCDs, CDs, CD/DVD-ROMs and kits that are kept in the Media Resources Collection Room, users can fetch the item(s) from the shelves and check out with the automatic checkout machines by themselves in the Room. For videocassettes, audio cassettes, laser discs, slides, microforms and other media resources that are kept in the Shatin Branch Library, users can request them online and check out at the Circulation Counter after receiving the pickup notice.

Returns

DVDs, VCDs, CDs, CD/DVD-ROMs and kits borrowed from the Media Resources Collection Room should be returned to the automatic return unit called EasyReturn located near the Media PCs outside the Collection Room. Media resources borrowed from the Circulation Counter should be returned to the Circulation Counter.

Loaned items should be returned in good condition on or before the due dates/times. Please do not return the media resources in the library bookdrops.

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Recommendations

The Multimedia Services Section welcomes recommendations of media resources. Trade catalogues are available for selection purpose. Please contact the Multimedia Services Section for using the trade catalogues.

Recommendation of expensive media resources (costs at or exceeding US$420) requires the endorsement of the Head of Department of the recommender and the approval of the Librarian.

Recommendation forms are available from the Circulation Counter upon request.

Overdue Fines

Normal Media Resources Loans:
HK$5 per item per calendar day

Media Reserved Loans:

5-Hour Loan:	1 - 12 hours	HK$2 per item per hour or part of an hour after the expiry time;
	13 - 24 hours	HK$4 per item per hour or part of an hour after the expiry time.
	Library closing hours will also be counted as overdue period.
1-Day Loan:	First Day Overdue	HK$24
	Second Day Overdue	HK$48

Loss and Damage

Users are responsible for any loss or damage of media resources and equipment while on loan to them. Replacement cost for the lost or damaged items plus processing cost will be charged to the users involved.

Copyright Warning

Users are reminded that unauthorized copying in any way of any materials (whether print or otherwise) which is subject to copyright is not allowed. They are hereby warned that they are fully responsible for legal consequences concerning copyright that may arise.

Enquiries

For any information on using the media resources, please enquire at 3442-7069.