Finding Audio and Video Materials in Physical Format
Music Media
- Search for title and/or author, (i.e. creator, e.g. composer, performer, director...) in our Library Catalogue
- To retrieve audio or video recordings (physical and streaming), add one of the following phrases (NB: PT means Publication Type):
- PT audio
- PT video
- PT (audio OR video)
- Some example searches:
- See this PT video recordings example search
- See this PT audio recordings example search
- Adding NOT songs OR music OR books may be very helpful
- See this PT (audio OR video) recordings example search
- Adding NOT songs OR music OR books may be very helpful
- Once you have a list of results, click on the record for the item you are interested in, and choose PLACE HOLD. These types of hold requests are usually filled within 24-48 hours.
- Note that the ability to browse physical media (CD, DVD, LP, VHS, cassette) depends on the library/campus:
- At Rutherford: all physical music media are stored off-site. You must place a hold on this material.
- At Augustana Campus: all physical music media are located in the lower level and available for browsing.
- At BSJ: all physical music media are located on the main level and available for browsing.
Other Subject-based Media
- Non-music media (DVD, VHS) are stored on the regular shelves with books and journals.
- Search for physical non-music media in our Library Catalogue by entering information about an item you are searching for.
- Example Search for Physical Non-music Media
- Or, you can just head up to shelves and browse (you will need to know at least the beginning part of the call number to do so.)
Of particular note:
- We have several First Nations Culture Edukits topics, as well as an educational kit about the residential school system in Canada. These kits contain a variety of media (including audio, video, games, etc...), and are available at Rutherford Library.
- Library and Archives Canada's Canadian Feature Film Database allows you to search for Canadian feature films from 1913 - 2006.
- Video games in the library collection. (Hint: Search "PZ electronic game")