Find Media

Media Materials Loan Periods

• For further information, visit Library Cards and Checkout Periods

Finding Media - Film and Music

• Search for media using UC Library Search
  • Limit by Material Type or Resource Type: Video/Film or Audio
• Browse the Film & Video Collections or Music Streaming Guides
• Can't find what you need?
  • Use the Purchase Request Form
  • Make an Interlibrary Loan request

Requesting Media

Media items are held in storage

• Search for media using UC Library Search and log-in to request
  • Media will be held for you up to 7 days
  • You’ll receive a notice within 2 to 4 business days when the item is available for pick-up
  • All media will be held for pickup at the Geisel Self-Service Hold Shelf
  • Non-affiliates must use media materials in the library
• Media may be requested in person at the Geisel Service Hub
  • For an extensive list, please submit your request and allow 3 business days

Viewing and Listening Media

• The Library (Digital Media Lab 2nd floor) provides playback stations for film and music materials from its collections (including reserve items). Format support includes DVD, Blu-ray, Vinyl, and VHS. See the Geisel Service Hub to arrange onsite viewing
• Portable Blu-Ray players are available for checkout to students, staff, and faculty
• PC productivity stations (most library computers) have disc drives for CD and DVD playback (no Blu-Ray)

Streaming Media

• Use UC Library Search to find media by author, title, or keyword
• Use the A-Z Databases Streaming Media to find media through databases packages

16mm Film Collection

• Screening of 16mm films must be arranged in advance by submitting the 16mm Film Viewing Request Form
• In-class screenings of 16mm films must be projected by professionals from Educational Technology Services

UC San Diego Library Digital Collections

• Visit the Library Digital Collections site and browse by format to discover archival audio and video collections