Videos - going, going, gone!

The Library is currently reviewing VHS videos held in its collection as this format will soon become obsolete. Items borrowed within the last 2 years have been retained and will be stored in a non-public area of the Library for 12 months. These items are still listed in the Library catalogue and users are directed to “ASK AT DESK” for access to this material. This will allow for items to be identified which might still be useful for learning, teaching, study or research purposes.

VU staff are requested to contact the Library if there are any VHS titles which are still required and we will investigate options to replace in a different format (online streaming preferred). Transfer to new formats may depend on obtaining permission from rights holders, and this will not always be possible. It would also be useful if VU staff could suggest new or more up-to-date materials for the Library to purchase (funds permitting).

Please note: there are several suppliers who provide streaming video and DVD for educational use, including:
- Kanopy
- VEA
The Library already has access to many titles from both suppliers (streaming & DVD) and these can be accessed via Library Search or via the Library Catalogue. Search for titles available on the Kanopy or VEA sites (using links above) and send through new title requests for items we don’t already have access to.

 The Library also subscribes to several online streaming video collections which VU users can view on or off-campus, including:
- Alexander Street Video
- TVNews (television news and current affairs stories from the Australian free-to-air networks providing access to video content; including programs such as - Australian Story, Compass, Cutting Edge, Dateline, Insight, Four Corners, Lateline, etc.)

Please contact your College Librarian for more details.