Video and Media Resources

Learn more about DVDs, streaming video, and streaming music at the library

Locating DVDs

A majority of the DVDs are stored within the Francis Harvey Green Library's IMC section located on the ground floor, a few hundred DVD titles are also stored in the Presser Music Library.

Here is a link to loan policies for DVDs

To search the catalog, select the 'Videos' option rather than 'All Items.'

All DVDs results list

Where to find the Physical Media Collections within FHG Library

first floor, floor plan

Locating the Innovative Media Center (IMC)

Most of the DVDs are located in the Frances Harvey Green Library on the ground floor of the library. They are housed within the Innovative Media Center (IMC), (see the attached floor plan). The IMC also lends out various video-related equipment. See the IMC guide for what devices are available (https://library.wcupa.edu/libimc/equipment).

Audiovisual Selection Policy for West Chester University Libraries

Extracted from the Libraries' Collection Development Policy

 Collection - Policies - LibGuides at West Chester University of PA (wcupa.edu)

Audiovisual materials are primarily acquired to support instruction and courses. Depending on the licensing of audiovisual materials, the Libraries may be required to purchase institutional versions.

Media players for DVDs, VHS, and CDs are becoming less common. While the Libraries still occasionally purchase DVDs and CDs, the Libraries are less likely to purchase VHS. Illegally copied items and DVDs out of region 1 will not be added. 

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