Find and Borrow Physical Multimedia

Physical media can be checked out from the Mitchell Multimedia Center by requesting through the catalog.

Circulating items

The following types of physical media can be checked out with a Wildcard or borrower's card:

• DVDs
• VHS tapes
• CDs
• cassettes

The following cannot be checked out and can be used in-library only:

• laserdiscs

Find and Request Items

Find media items by using the catalog. Searches can be refined to look for specific media types by choosing to search for video or audio and limiting the search to "Available in the Library". 

Start your search

To hold an item at the circulation desk for pickup;

1. Sign in to your account with your NetID or username

2. Locate the item you would like to request

3. Under "Get It", click "Request"

4. Choose pickup location from the dropdown menu

You’ll receive an email when your item is ready for pickup.

Faculty Office Delivery

Faculty can request up to six items per day for delivery to a campus office. 

Request delivery  by selecting "Delivery - Evanston Faculty" as your pickup location.

Loan periods and limits

Physical multimedia have shorter standard loan periods. Always refer to Your Account for exact due dates for individual items.

Overdue, Lost or Damaged Items

Materials from the Mitchell Multimedia Center are subject to the same policies for overdue fines, lost or damaged item fees, and account blocks. Most fines and fees can be resolved by returning the item.

See Borrowing Policies for details.