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  1. How do I renew media materials?
  2. Where is the Media Library located?
  3. What are the Media Library hours?
  4. How long can I keep DVDs or videos from the Media Library?
  5. How do I access media materials if I am a distance education student?
  6. What material formats are available at the Media Library?
  7. How do I access the Media Library catalog?
  8. What do the Media Libary call numbers mean?
  9. What reference services does the Media Library offer?
  10. How do I cite media for my research papers?
  11. How do Faculty use the Media Library courier service?
  12. How do Faculty reserve media materials for class?
  13. Can TWU Faculty checkout items from the Media Library?
  14. How do I make a purchase suggestion for media materials?
  15. Can I return Media Library materials after hours?
  16. How can I find out about the Media Library film screenings?
  17. How can I find out about the Media Library Gaming collection and Gaming events?

2. Where is the Media Library located?

The Media Library is located in Chilton Hall, Room 111. Chilton Hall is on the corner of Avenue C and Chestnut.

Detailed location and direction information.

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4. How long can I keep DVDs or videos from the Media Library?

Refer to the Media Library Checkout Information chart for checkout periods and fines.

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6. What material formats are available at the Media Library?

All formats collected by the Media Library are described on the Media Library formats page. 

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7. How do I access the Media Library catalog?

The Media Library's collection may be searched in the UNT Library Catalog. You may also book materials online.

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8. What do the Media Libary call numbers mean?

The Media Library formats page explains which materials receive which call number. 

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9. What reference services does the Media Library offer?

The Media Library provides reference services during all hours that the Media Library is open at the front desk or by phone. For more extensive research needs, schedule a reference appointment with a Media Librarian.

 

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11. How do Faculty use the Media Library courier service?

The Media Library's Faculty Services page on Booking and Courier service provides this information.

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12. How do Faculty reserve media materials for class?

Faculty, instructors, adjunct and teaching fellows can place media materials on the reserve shelf for their students to come and watch at the Media Library. These items cannot leave the library to ensure that they are available for the students of the specified course. For information on how to  place items on reserve, check the Media Reserves page.

To schedule media materials for in class usage on certain dates please refer to the instructions on Booking Media page.

 

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13. Can TWU Faculty checkout items from the Media Library?

TWU Faculty may check out most Media Library materials after setting up an account at the Willis Library Circulation Desk.  See the Checking Out Media guide for specific material types and loan periods. 

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15. Can I return Media Library materials after hours?

Yes, please refer to the Media Library Return Materials page for drop box locations and guidelines.

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16. How can I find out about the Media Library film screenings?

The Media Library sponsors several free film series. To find out out about upcoming screenings and events, check our website sidebar or our Facebook

 For a complete list of our screenings and events, check our New & Events page.

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17. How can I find out about the Media Library Gaming collection and Gaming events?

Information on our Gaming collection can be found on this page
 
Check our Facebook or the sidebar on our website to learn about upcoming Gaming events. A complete list of Gaming events can be found here.

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