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Videos & Other Nonprint

Videos, Audio Books, Etc. Albert Lea and Austin libraries have collections for nonprint materials in our libraries. These include videos, audio books and CDýs. Neither library has a collection of music on CD or tape or popular movies.

Our nonprint collections can be searched in the online catalog for either Albert Lea Austin or both libraries.

Use the drop down box under 'Library to search':

• choose the DVDs, Videos & Audios collection
• choose the type of keyword search, i.e. ýanywhere in recordý, ýsubject,ý etc.
• enter the search term(s)
• search results will also show all types of nonprint material available in our libraries

When searching for videos or other single types:

• click on 'Advanced Search'
• choose the type of keyword search, i.e. ýanywhere in recordý, ýsubject,ý etc.
• enter the search term(s)
• click on the drop down box 'format'
• choose your format
• results will match the parameters of your search
• results can be limited to specific library by using 'Library' drop down box

Other information about nonprint materials:

• students can checkout video tapes for 3 days and and audio books for 14 days
• items can be renewed
• fines are charged on overdue items
• patrons should be aware that the collections in each of the libraries are different
• videos or audio books can be sent to any of the 3 campuses for use
• check with the library staff for further information