Author Archives: Brian Boling

Media Services: Quiet Space For Crunch Time Study

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Students studying in Media Services

You may have been to Media Services to watch a film for a class assignment or to check out one of the 18,000 movies in our extensive collection for leisure viewing. Or perhaps you have borrowed one of our DSLR cameras or electronic devices. Or maybe you’ve checked out one of our tabletop games or video games for use in the Paley Library Gaming Den.

However, lest you think Media Services is only concerned with fun and games, you should know that we have recently added soft seating and additional study carrels to our area. The lower level of Paley Library is a Quiet Zone, meaning that Media Services provides a peaceful haven for doing course-related work between classes or into the night!

 

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The Gaming Den opens on Paley 3rd Floor

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In response to faculty and student requests, Paley Library Media Services has recently acquired a collection of tabletop games (both board games and card games), video games, and game consoles for scholarship and leisure. Games and consoles are available for four-hour, in-library checkouts.

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We are now proud to announce that the library has a dedicated space where patrons can use this gaming equipment. Paley 308, nicknamed “The Gaming Den”, contains flip-top tables, stackable chairs, and a wall mounted television for video game play. Its sound-dampening panels will allow boisterous gaming with minimal disruption to library patrons in adjoining areas. You can book The Gaming Den at:

http://paleystudy.temple.edu/booking/viewing

Stop by the Media Services Desk on the ground floor of Paley to pick up the key or to request further assistance. Happy game playing!

For Faculty: How To Request Streaming Video

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As Fall semester nears, Media Services starts to receive inquiries from a new crop of faculty who are interested in streaming films to students in their course. I’ve put together a resource to answer the most frequently asked questions on this topic.

How Do I…Stream Video To My Online Course

If you are a faculty member with film titles to request, please email Brian Boling with the course information and the list of titles to be considered as soon as your syllabus is finalized. The earlier you submit your list, the greater the chance that license negotiations and digitization will be completed prior to the projected screening date.

In the meantime, here is a streaming video for your viewing pleasure:

Learn about new DVDs as soon as they arrive

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It’s now easier than ever to keep up with the new DVDs added to the Paley Media Services collection.  Subscribe to the New Paley Media RSS feed by clicking here or by pasting the following link into your RSS feed reader:

http://filmitems.x10.mx/newpaleymedia.rss

See a title you’d like to check out? Email a hold request to tulmedia@temple.edu and ask for the DVD to be held at the Media Services desk. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Request it here.

Media Services introduces browsing collection

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DVD Browsing CollectionYou know the old saying about judging books by their covers, right?  That’s not so true of DVDs.  If you’re unsure what to watch for fun, seeing the cover will help you decide.

That’s why Paley library proudly announces the launch of its new DVD browsing collection, located along the wall to the right of the Media Services desk.  Flip through the photocopied covers of over 8000 feature films and TV shows.  Then, pull the ones you’d like to borrow and our helpful staff will retrieve the disc for you.  Stop by and check out a film today!

Home Movie Day 2012

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Flier for Philadelphia 2012 home movie seriesIn preparation for the 10th Anniversary of Home Movie Day, Media Services will be playing Living Room Cinema: Films From Home Movie Day v.1 this afternoon starting at 1pm.  Drop by the Media Services desk to watch a home movie or two.  (Films will be muted as a consideration to those library users who are studying.)

Then, for the reel deal, you can attend the event occurring at Philly Community Access Media from 6-9pm on Saturday, October 20th.  If you happen to have any home movies stored away, this is your opportunity to view them; early drop-off of films is recommended.

Canon video cameras and Zoom digital recorders are here!

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Camera and Audio recorderTemple students, faculty and staff may now borrow video cameras and digital audio recorders from Paley Library’s Media Services for up to a week–regardless of departmental affiliation.  This service will allow students from disciplines not traditionally associated with digital production to create multimedia projects for class assignments or to express their creativity.

The Canon EOS Rebel T3i video camera, which doubles as a still camera, circulates with all the necessary accessories, such as SD card, cables and software for importing files into a computer, and an extra battery for prolonged shoots.  The Zoom H2 digital audio recorder sets include, among other things, an SD card, two types of wind screen, a desktop stand and a microphone adapter.  Both devices combine professional quality output with easy-to-use controls, making them the perfect tools for novices exploring media production.

Stop by Media Services on Paley’s ground floor for more information.  We’d love to put a camera in your hands and see what you create!

Welcome to the Media Services Blog

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Welcome to our blog! We are the Media Services Department in Paley Library, Temple University.

We’ll be using this blog to keep you updated with what’s happening in our department–from changes in hours, to new media acquisitions.

Find us on the Ground Floor of Paley Library.

Contact us tulmedia@temple.edu | 215-204-8204

Fall & Spring Semester Hours:
Mon-Thu 8a to 10p | Fri 8a to 5p |Sat 9a to 5p | Sun Noon to 5p

For more information on our hours, click here.

215-204-8204
tulmedia@temple.edu