Media Center's Audiovisual Area FAQs....

• What kind of materials can I find in AV Services section of the Media Center?

Different non-print materials to support the K-12 curriculum and/or for your own personal enjoyment: DVDs, videos, charts, globes, maps, music CDs, audio books, book cassettes, models, etc. that you and your students can check out (students from 4th Grade up).

• What kind of equipment can I get from AV? And how long can I keep it?

Digital cameras, camcorders, DVD players, multimedia projectors, multimedia carts,  rolling TV sets, ….. are checked out on a daily basis ; other equipment available…. flexcams, microphones, camera tripods, digital recorders, slide projectors, stereo system, video editing equipment, sound amplifiers...

If you are an Elementary teacher (and if you haven't got the multimedia rack installed yet) rolling TV carts are available for ground floor classrooms, while second floor teachers can reserve and get them through the Elementary Tech Lab.

• How do I reserve any piece of equipment?

You can email us (acheca, or srengiff) or by phone (ext 4220)

• How do I get multimedia projectors?

If your classroom doesn't have one already installed on a rack, you can reserve them through the AV department in person, by email or phone (ext 4220) and take them out on an hourly or daily basis (depending on demand). If you need a laptop, it should be reserved through your Tech Lab. You are responsible of returning the equipment as well.

• And what is a multimedia cart?

It is a rolling cart that contains a multimedia projector, speakers and a PC computer (no monitor), and a cable for the Internet connection.  To reserve and use one follow the same procedure as multimedia projectors.

• Where do I get supplies such as blank dv tapes, digital cameras supplies, overhead pens or transparencies, blank cds?

If you have a big project programmed, as a film project, it is best to order your year long supply of blank dv tapes from the Supply Room using the Spring system, but in emergencies you can get them from the AV department.

• Where do I get help for troubleshooting?

Contact Alejandra or Soledad in the AV department by email (acheca, or srengiff) or phone (ext. 4220).

• How do I reserve the Little Theater in the Media Center or any other school facility?

By filling in a form with the HS Secretary, Vanina Monge. You will also be asked to outline your equipment needs on the form.

• How do I access the online video service, Discovery Education ?

You need a username and password which you can get from either your Tech Coordinator or the AV department. Then you have access to thousands of video clips and burn what you want to a CD for use in your classroom. Ask your Tech Coordinator or the AV department for help getting started withthis very useful service.

• What else can the AV department do for you?

Contact us for materials purchase requests, reservation, bibliographic lists, videotaping events, audio recordings, programmed TV recordings, format transfers, technical help in drama or music productions, previewing facilities, etc. upon request by email or phone.