FAQs: AV Materials

The library currently has A/V collections that includes items in the following formats:

• DVD
• Blu-ray
• VHS
• CD
• Cassette tape
• E-readers

Yes; we also have some in Blu-Ray format.

Yes; we have both music CDs and audio books.

Enter a title, name or genre in the catalog search field. You may filter your results by clicking on the desired format (DVD, Music CD, etc.) under Format in the left column.

• Look at the "book river" titled New Movies at the top of the NPC Catalog search page.
• Search for DVD, then sort by "newly added" or "publication date".

• Redo or broaden your search if you find nothing.
• Try using other terms for word or subject searches.
• Check for spelling mistakes. If you are looking for a title, did you type it in exactly?
• Make sure you are using the right search function. Example: If looking for a title using Advanced Search, you should be searching by title.
• Limit the number of search terms used.

DVDs, like books, are shelved by the LC call number (Shelf Location) listed in the middle column of the search results page.
NPC Library uses the Library of Congress Classification (LCC) system. (For more information, visit www.loc.gov and view the LCC Outline.)

• Documentary movies (A - N classification numbers) are on the wall by the windows.
• Popular movies and all classification numbers from P - Z are on the metal racks next to the documentaries.

• Check to make sure the item is marked "Available" in the catalog and is not a reference, reserve item or electronic resource.
• Movies get rearranged a lot and can be confusing. If you have difficulty locating an item, please ask a staff member for assistance .

• DVDs/CDs – two.

• DVDs/CDs – 10 days

Report the loss/theft/damage immediately. Although you may be charged a replacement fee, this will avoid having a hold placed on your academic account. (See "What happens if a hold is placed on my academic account?" on the Library Account FAQs page.)

$40 fine or current market value per item.

Some reference materials are reserved for use in the library only. Viewing rooms are available for viewing reserved reference videos; please see a librarian.

Items may be returned to the circulation desk in the library or placed in the book drop located just outside the library or the drive-up book drop in the Administration parking lot.