Media Library:
Using the Media Library

NMC maintains a media collection of video and other media format titles totaling around 3,000 in number. Although these materials are purchased primarily for instructional use, they may be viewed within the Osterlin Library by library patrons.

• Access to the Media Library (Webcat)
• How do I search NMC's Media Library?
• New Acquisitions
• How do I schedule media to be used in my classroom?
• Using Media Reserve
  • How do I put media on reserve?

How do I search NMC's Media Library?

• A master catalog of all NMC owned media can be accessed by going directly to Osterlin Library Webcat page OR by going to http://www.nmc.edu/library/ and selecting "Online Catalog (WebCat)" under "Find Books."
• From the drop-down menu entitled "library," on the right hand side of the screen, select "NMC Media Technologies."
• You are now ready to run your search either by keyword, typing in a word or two from a specific title, or by subject.
• Hit Return/Enter on your keyboard to begin the search.
  
  Our lastest additions to the media library are now available online for easy reference.
  

How do I schedule media to be used in my classroom?

Contact Educational Media Technologies at MediaRequests@nmc.edu or call 995-1070.
Provide the following information:

• Your name
• Academic Area or Division
• Date needed
• Approximate time the program should be started
• Classroom building & room
• Catalog number and/or name 

  

 

Using Media Reserve   
Educational Media Technologies maintains a Media Reserve section at the library main circulation desk for materials to be accessed outside of the classroom. Media can be viewed in the library "viewing area" which is located near the library main circulation desk. 

• How do I put media on reserve?
  Contact the Educational Media Technologies Office Manager or Office Assistant at 995-1070. Give your name and Academic Area/Division, the title(s), length of time the media is to remain on reserve, class name, class #.
  
  Note: Please call Educational Media Technologies prior to announcing reserve availability to your class. At least 24 hours notice is needed to label and barcode reserve material.