Audio Visual Services

The Library's Audio Visual collection is located on the 5th floor with some of the high demand items housed in the Reserve collection on the 2nd floor. The collection consists of videotapes, CDs and DVDs covering a broad range of subjects for the use of faculty, students and staff. AV titles are listed in the Library's catalogue. Other services, described below, are available at the Circulation Desk on the 2nd floor of the Library or by calling 416-979-5099.

Booking Material in the Library Collection

Films and videos may be borrowed for classroom use. Reservations can be made by emailing avbook@ryerson.ca or calling 416-979-5099 at least one business day in advance.

Booking of External Films and Videos

The Library is a member of the Interfilm Group, an informal association of Ontario universities with film and video collections, providing access to thousands of film and video titles which may be borrowed free of charge.

For a small courier charge, AV material may be borrowed from several local community colleges, the Toronto Public Library Reference Division, as well as from a number of other sources. AV staff can assist you in locating the material required or you may search Watmedia yourself. External bookings require at least two weeks advance notice. Please email avbook@ryerson.ca or call 416- 979-5000 x6653 or 416-979-5099 for further information or to make a booking.

Hours for Booking Materials

September - April

May - August

Closed weekends throughout the year.

Film and Video Rental

Films and videos may be rented through commercial distributors. Rental fees vary according to format and distributor. Please consult the /V staff at 416- 979-5000 x6653 or by emailing avbook@ryerson.ca. At least two weeks advance notice is required for rentals.

Equipment within the Library

AV staff can assist you in selecting material and demonstrating the use of the Library's AV equipment within the Library. A screening room is available for booking for groups of up to 15 people. Phone 416-979-5099 to make arrangements.

Classroom Equipment

Booking and delivery of AV equipment are not handled by the Library. Media Services within CCS hands all Presentation Technology Equipment and Services. Media Services is located in East Kerr Hall, room KHE227 416-979-5098.

Streaming

Streaming refers to multimedia delivery on demand to the end-user's computer.  Audio Visual Services may request, on behalf of faculty, digital rights for streaming selected video titles in the Library collection. Cost, conditions for use (campus-wide or restricted to members of a specific class), and expiry date vary depending upon rights owners or distributors. Subject librarians will be consulted for payment of streaming rights, at their discretion. Check with Audio Visual Services to see if a specific title in the Library collection is available for streaming. To integrate access with e-reserve in Blackboard, check with the Library's E-Reserve service.

Closed Caption Media

Ryerson University is committed to ensuring its media collection is accessible to patrons who require captioning or described video. Please view our Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities Policy.

For classroom viewing, faculty and staff are encouraged to select media that has accessible features like closed captioning.