PURCHASING DVDS, VIDEOS & FILMS

Use the Library Order Form to purchase DVDs and videos for the libraries' collections.

REQUESTING FIVE COLLEGE VIDEOS & FILMS

• See Find DVDs & Videos for more information on how to find, borrow, and request DVDs and videos.
• Borrow Smith videos in person at the Neilson or Josten service desks.
• Use Request Item in the online library catalog to request Five College DVDs & videos.
• Note: Students, faculty and staff may also borrow videos in person at the Five College Libraries.
• Use the Video Booking Form to book Smith and Five College DVDs and videos for specific screening dates.
• Deadline: 5 working days in advance
• For scheduled screenings, please submit requests as early as possible

RENTING VIDEOS & FILMS FOR CLASSROOM USE [Smith Faculty only]

• For items not in the Five Colleges:
  • Complete the online Video Rental Form.
  • Include the distributor, if known, and your departmental account number for billing.
  • Look for an email about availability and receipt of the item.

Rental Deadline: at least six weeks in advance.

SCHEDULING EQUIPMENT

• Use ITS's Classroom Supprt form.

REQUESTING PREVIEW COPIES (Smith Faculty only)

• Please request preview copies directly from the publisher or distributor.
• For help identifying publishers and distributors, contact the Neilson Reference Desk in person, by phone (x2960) or by email.
• To retain a preview copy for the Libraries, please send the item and related paperwork to Mia Brazill (x2922) in Neilson Acquisitions.
• Return unwanted preview copies according to the distributor's directions.

CONTACT INFORMATION

• Jane Clayton at videoreq@smith.edu, or call (413) 585-2914
• Neilson Circulation at neilcirc@smith.edu, or call (413) 585-2910

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