Library Home

Administration/Info

Chat Reference Service

Credited Courses

Departments

How Do I

Library Giving

Search The Web

What's New

Site Map

Feedback and Suggestions
 

 Online Photos & Graphic Multimedia Aids

LOCATION:

Media Resources occupies the second floor of the Stabley wing of the main library. A small bridge connects the second floors of the Stapleton and Stabley wings. Elevator access is only available in the Stapleton wing.

PERSONNEL:

Walt Laude
Associate Professor, Media Coordinator, Curriculum and Children's Collection Librarian
Ph: 724-357-4886
E-mail: Waltl@iup.edu

Rosa Jen
Assistant Professor, Media Cataloger
Ph: 724-357-4888
E-mail: LLandon@iup.edu

Barbara Barber
Library Technician, Circulation Supervisor, Cataloging Assistant
Ph: 724-357-3064
E-mail: BBBarber@iup.edu

Melonie Payne
Library Assistant
AV Purchases/Rentals/Previews
Ph: 724-357-2343
E-mail: mpayne@iup.edu

Regular In-Session hours:

Monday - Thursday 7:45 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday 7:45 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Regular Summer Session hours:

Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Inter-session hours:

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday CLOSED
 

SERVICES:

        Media Resources owns over 55,000 traditional AV items such as audio cassettes, sound recordings, CD's, videos, and slides. It also houses a children's fiction and non-fiction book collection, a public school textbook collection, the Kraus Curriculum Guide microfiche collection, a large poster and picture collection, and various map collections. Additional videos are purchased and/or rented for faculty classroom use. Over 49,000 items are circulated each year. Equipment is only for use in the center. Circulating equipment may be borrowed from Media Services, 357-2460.  

*Jimmy Stewart was born and raised in Indiana, PA! Follow this link to Indiana's Jimmy Stewart Museum.
 

USE POLICIES

MEDIA LOANS:

Any valid I-Card holder may use any media item in the area.

Public patrons may use any media item in the area except for feature films or non-academic videos if such items are not in greater demand by I-Card holders.

We reserve the right to refuse service to non I-Card holders if their requests conflict with course needs.

Due to licensing arrangements, children (chaperoned or not) may not view videos.  In fact, due to the adult nature of some of our videos, parents should be cautious letting their children even walk through our viewing areas.

Students may borrow all media items except for videorecordings for up to three weeks.  They may borrow videorecordings for one day.  Faculty and staff may borrow videorecordings for up to one week. All items are subject to earlier recall if needed. All items except student video loans may be renewed over the phone if the call is placed before the due date.

Patrons must schedule training sessions before they may use the audio and video editing suites. Training for the multimedia stations is provided by the IDC, 724-357-7844.

--- Group viewing rooms, or other floor space, may not be scheduled on a continuing basis for any one course. Scheduling priority is given to Library needs first.

--- Non campus groups and IUP classes are welcome to visit Media Resources, but we request prior consultation so as to be properly prepared for the group's needs. Sorry, licensing agreements allow videos to be shown only to groups in registered IUP classes.

--- Video and film rentals and/or previews from off-campus sites are provided for IUP faculty and TA's for classroom purposes only. Rental contracts exist with Pennsylvania State University and Indiana University (Bloomington). Rentals are typically for three days. Catalogs from other non-contracted rental sources are available in Media Resources. Requests must be submitted in writing at least two weeks before show date to allow for processing, confirmation, and shipping. Previews are for the purpose of purchase consideration only, and may not substitute for rentals. Nor may either previews or rentals - or any of IUP's media - be copied. Reproduction, duplication, or alteration of any media item is strictly prohibited except by written permission from the copyright owners. Purchasing, renting, and/or previewing an item does not confer such right - even for educational purposes.

--- Only legally owned videos may be put on reserve. Personal off-air recordings or pirated copies will not be accepted.
 

COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT POLICIES:

PHILOSOPHY:

The Library supports the following statements:

1. Library Bill of Rights (ALA)
2. Intellectual Freedom Statement ALA)
3. Code of Ethics (ALA)
4. Freedom to Read Statement (ALA)
5. Students Right to Read (NCTE)

CHILDREN'S COLLECTION

Objectives:

1. This collection exists to support the children's literature curriculum of the College of Education.
2. Priority is given to the kinds of books which most directly support reading methods courses preparing students to meet requirements of education degrees and credentials.
3. Materials related to the teaching or use of children's literature or to the teaching profession as such are collected under the auspices of the Library's overall collection development policy and are housed in the main stacks.

Scope:

1. Level and Treatment:

   a. The collection shall include books appropriate for preschool through grade six, shall represent samples of all format types, e.g., alphabet books, number books, board books, chapter books, big books, etc., and shall represent various spectrums of current thought even if controversial.
   b. Award winners, honor books, and books from recommended bibliographies shall be collected comprehensively through a collection plan arranged through standing orders and on-approval plans. Multiple copies of award winners will be ordered as budget allows.
   c. Recommendations from reading methods instructors are encouraged for purchasing such items as big books and books to support whole language theory.
   d. Both fiction and non-fiction works will be purchased along with biographies and autobiographies.
   e. Books of regional or Pennsylvania interest will also be given purchase priority.
   f. A limited number of reference books generally found in a school library may be collected. However, most such items as well as selection tools and other professional literature will be housed in the main collection. Journals will be housed in the main Serials Area.
   g. This collection shall be cataloged using the Dewey Decimal System to replicate a school library.

2. Languages:
   The primary language is English. Materials used to teach foreign languages or in bilingual multicultural environments are also collected. Some literature in foreign languages is collected for use as examples.
3. Chronology:
   Emphasis shall be on the most current materials. Outdated treatments or items replaced by newer versions will be weeded. Certain materials will be retained for historical and comparative purposes.
4. Geographical:
   Educational materials published in the United States are emphasized. Foreign publications may be acquired on a selective basis.
5. Cultural Diversity:
   Every effort shall be made to have the collection reflect all types of cultural diversity and promote respect for individuals and the global community.

Clientele:

1. This collection exists primarily for undergraduate education majors.
2. Other Library clients may use the collection as well.
3. The collection is not established to be used or browsed by children. Young children must have parental or other adult supervision while utilizing the collection since some titles may be too controversial for their independent use.

TEXTBOOK COLLECTION

Objectives:  

1. This collection exists to support the curriculum of the College of Education.
2. Textbooks for all subject areas for grades kindergarten through six shall be selected on a rotating basis as funds allow.
3. Textbooks for faculty requested subject areas for grades seven through twelve shall be selected on a rotating basis as funds allow.
4. Textbooks adopted by local schools or by schools in Western Pennsylvania shall be given priority.
5. The collection shall attempt to be representative rather than all inclusive.
6. Normally textbooks shall be removed from the collection after ten years. Only current editions will be kept.
7. The Kraus Curriculum Development Guides on microfiche will no longer be purchased since they are now available on the Library's website: file:///A:/www.lib.iup.edu

Scope:

1. Level and Treatment:
   The collection shall include student textbooks and textbook related materials such as workbooks, teacher's manuals, activity books, resource books, etc., that are appropriate for preschool through grade twelve.
2. Languages:
   The primary language is English. Materials used to teach foreign languages or in bilingual multicultural environments are also collected if faculty requested.
3. Chronology:
   Emphasis shall be on the most current materials. Outdated treatments or items replaced by newer editions shall be weeded.
4. Geographical:
   Educational materials published in the United States are emphasized. Foreign publications may be acquired on a selective basis.
5. Cultural Diversity:
   Every effort shall be made to have the collection reflect all types of cultural diversity and promote respect for individuals and the global community.

Clientele:

1. This collection exists primarily for undergraduate education majors.
2. Other Library clients may use the collection as well.
3. The collection is not established to be used or browsed by children.

MEDIA COLLECTION

Objectives:
 

1. This collection's main role is to support the teaching curriculum of the University.
2. A secondary role is to offer a wide and eclectic variety of subjects and media which meet the personal interest and research needs of students, faculty, and staff.
3. All Jimmy Stewert films will be collected as they become available on videocassette.
4. All Academy Award winning films will be added as budget allows.

Scope:  

1. Level and Treatment:
   The collection shall include items in all media formats that are appropriate for college use.
2. Languages:
   The primary language is English. Foreign materials used to teach foreign languages are purchased if faculty requested. Bilingual videos are ordered if they are recognized as award-winning films.
3. Chronolgy:
   Topical emphasis shall be on currency. Outdated treatments or items replaced by newer versions shall be weeded. Award winning films and classics shall be retained.
4. Geographical:
   Educational materials produced in the United States are emphasized. Foreign productions may be acquired on a selective basis.
5. Cultural Diversity:
   Every effort shall be made to have the collection reflect all types of cultural diversity and promote respect for individuals and the global community.

Clientele:  

1. This collection exists primarily for IUP faculty and students.
2. Any client with a valid I-Card may use the collection as well.
3. The collection is not established to be used or browsed by children.

Childrens' Literature Links:
ALA Awards Page; Children's Book Council; Cynthia Leitich Smith; New Moon; Stone Soup.
LibWeb Connections: | Library Main Menu | Databases | Internet | Links to Research Tools for Education
I U P Connections: | IUP | Academic Affairs | SSHE | College of Education and Educational Technology

URL= http://www.lib.iup.edu/depts/media_resources/media_resources.html       Filename: media_resources.html