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Towers Library
AV & I.T. Equipment

The library, in conjunction with Mr. David Dawson (AV Technician),
updates and catalogues AV and I.T. equipment.
The  list can be accessed using the library's online catalogue.
Faculty and students can check the availability of this equipment on OPAC.

AV equipment located in the library: 

*  =  New equipment as of  September 2003

  • Hitachi 34" Presentation monitor (supports SVGA/XGA resolution) Laptops can be connected for presentations.
  • 35 mm Slide projectors
  • 1 Digital Camera (Kodak DC280) (2.2 megapixels)
  • 2 Digital Cameras (Kodak DC3500) (2.2 megapixels)
  • * USB slide scanner (scans 35mm slides to digital format) Connects to laptop.
    Software install req'd. See library staff.
  •  Sandisk & Zio memory card readers (Compact Flash format) are available in the library
    for digital camera to laptop connection. See library staff.
  • 3 Sony Video Camcorders (analog)
  • 1 Sony Video Camcorder (digital)
  • 2 JVC video camcorders (large format)
  • VCR's
  • Hitachi DVD player
  • CD/Tape/Radio Players (w. condenser mikes for recording)
  • 2 Camera Tripods
  • Overhead Projectors

New Technology that may be loaned from the library:

  • 1 roaming laptop projector (connects to laptops via VGA)
  • 3 Digital cameras & card readers (Compact Flash Format)
  • * Panasonic mini - Digital Voice Recorder (Can connect via USB to laptop to convert
     voice files to WAV format) Software install required. See library staff.
  • * Pinnacle Linx cable & software ( Can connect camcorders to laptop to edit/convert video to digital format (AVI, MPG's) Editing software is Pinnacle Studio v.8 (Light)

 Loan Policy

In general, AV and I.T. equipment is on a short term loan and
will be signed out to a St. Andrew's staff member to be used for school purposes.

Patrons are to see Ms. Peyman, Mrs. Pilieci or Mr. Treasure to request
a loan or to return loaned equipment. Mr. Dawson will check returned
equipment and see that outgoing equipment is in good working order.
Mr. Dawson will tape a session * or give instruction upon request.       * (see Copyright Policy)

Student Use

Students may borrow equipment with signed permission of   and under the authority of a staff member
in order to work on class projects but must return the equipment
to the library at the end of the school day.

It is understood that the use and care of the equipment is the joint responsibility
of the sponsoring staff member and the student.
Both may be liable for damages or replacement in the event of misuse or loss or theft.

Extended Loan Periods

In general, the library discourages the overnight loan of equipment. However, exceptional
circumstances may warrant an extended loan period. Staff members may request this of the library staff.
In such cases the equipment will be loaned under the authority of a staff member who
assumes full responsibility for its care and for its prompt return at the end of the loan period.

Purchase of Tapes

Audio and video tapes intended for classroom use are available
in the library and will be charged at cost to the appropriate
department budget. In addition, tapes may be purchased by individuals at the Book store.

 

Copyright Policy

Recent changes to the Copyright Act and federal regulations were made in August 2001.
Royalties are required and record keeping forms (available in the library) must be submitted
when television and radio programs are taped for use in the classroom.

The following exceptions apply:

  • NO FORM/Royalty required if the tape is erased within 72 hours.
  • news and commentary programs may be taped and kept w/o royalties for up to one year
    ( a record keeping form is to be submitted) (see the library for the form)
  • other programs may be kept for up to 30 days for assessment purposes after which
    royalty fees must be paid  (forms to be submitted)
  • TV Ontario and Cable in the Classroom programs may be taped and shown w/o payment of royalties. No forms required.

The library holdings do not contain any in-house dubbed materials. All videos and audio-cassettes have been purchased and licensed. Faculty are strongly cautioned not to use any copyrighted materials without complying fully with the federal regulations above. See the library staff if you are in doubt or would like to tape any program for classroom use. You may also wish to refer to the Copyright Board of Canada's web site at: http://www.cb-cda.gc.ca/index.html    or contact the ERCC (Educational Rights Collective of Canada: Toronto, info@ercc.ca or (416) 368-8324 (fax)   

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