• AVS Matrix system with distributed sound capabilities to all service points
• DVD/CD and Blu-ray players with MP3 disc, MP4 disc, Blu-ray disc, and mini DVD capabilities
• Four LP turntables (plus one self-service LP player at Carrel 21 for browsable LP collection.)
• Two cassette decks (plus one self-service cassette player at carrel 24)
• One reel-to-reel player
• One VCR player (plus two DVD/VCR combo players in group rooms)
• One laser disc/DVD/CD combo player
• One iPod connector for group listening capabilities
• 24 individual listening carrels with monitors
• Two small group media rooms equipped with flat screen monitors and DVD/VCR combo players.
• Six dedicated computers for streamed audio subscriptions

Note: Laptops and other personal playback equipment are welcome in the Media Center, though students may only play CIM media on CIM equipment. Duplication is prohibited.

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The Media Center contains an AVS Distributed Sound System that enables digital streaming of new and older media formats to 24 media carrels and two group listening rooms for individual or simultaneous listening and/or viewing.

All media is played by Media Staff behind the Media Desk and is streamed to the Media Carrels. Digital media (CDs and DVDs) may be personally controlled with a touch pad remote, allowing tracking, volume control, and other playback features.

The AVS Matrix Switcher, located behind the Media Desk allows non digital media, such as LPs, cassettes, and videos to be streamed to all media stations as well, with more limited playback control.

This system not only increases viewing and listening potential, but allows CIM to help secure and preserve its recordings for the future.

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Recordings of CIM faculty recitals, operas, orchestra concerts and other special events are a great asset to the library's collection. These recordings are in a variety of formats from reel-to-reel tape to compact disc and DVD. They are cataloged in our audio card catalog and are available for listening in the library.

FIND IT  Use the audio card catalog in the Media Center to locate recordings by performer or composer. Binders containing concert programs from 1985 - present are also available in the Media Center.

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• The Library's audio / video collection and listening/viewing facilities are available only for current students and faculty/staff at the Institute; CIM alumni; music and dance majors and faculty at Case Western Reserve University; and eligible special borrowers (see our library policies for more on special borrowers).
• Borrowers must have a valid CIM/CASE ID to check out materials that circulate or for in-house use.
• The Library does not have facilities for recording. Duplicating equipment is not permitted in the Media Center. Please visit CIM's Recording Services department for information on recording.
• Groups of two or more have priority in the small group rooms. Rooms may be used by individuals when the rooms are not otherwise in use. Group room sign out sheets are available at the Media Desk and may be reserved in advance for groups of two or more for up to three hours.
• Faculty members who assign in-class presentations must submit a list of student names and presentation dates to Media Librarian denise.green@case.edu prior to the first presentation date to enable students in your class to have the option of checking material out of the library for in class presentations. Students will not be permitted to check out media without sufficient faculty notification to the library. Library media may be picked up 30 minutes before class by students and is due 30 minutes after class.

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Faculty members can set up online class playlists to Naxos Music Library and Classical Music Library, two of the library's online subscription resources. Please contact Media Librarian Denise Green for more information.

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