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| Film
Studies Center | Faculty Information |
The
University of Chicago
Film Studies Center
Cobb Hall 306
5811 South Ellis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637
Tel
773.702.8596
Fax 773.702.9042
fsc@uchicago.edu
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| Frequently
Asked Questions |
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page is designed to provide information for University of Chicago
Faculty. For more information please contact the FSC directly.
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Q.
Can I check out videos to show to my class?
A. Yes, University Faculty (with Faculty ID ) may check out
materials for up to four hours at a time for classroom use. Materials
in use by the Cinema and Media Studies curriculum are "on reserve"
and are not available for off-site use. It is best to call ahead and
make sure the titles you want are available. |
Q.
Can I make a reservation to use a video in my class?
A. Yes, call the FSC checkout desk at 773.702.8596. |
Q.
Can
I check out materials to take home?
A. The FSC Video Archive is a non-circulating collection. Items
may only be used on-site or in a University of Chicago classroom.
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Q.
Can I send my Course Assistant to pick up tapes?
A.
All materials for off-site use must be checked out by a member of
the faculty. Items may, however, be returned to the FSC by your Course
Assistant. |
Q.
Can I send my students to the FSC to watch a tape?
A. The Film Studies Center is a resource for students and faculty
of the Committee
on Cinema and Media Studies (CMS), however, all students, faculty,
and staff of the University are welcome to watch materials at the
FSC for research purposes. Patrons must have a valid University ID
and sign up in the Viewing Room, Cobb 306, before they can check out
materials. Space is limited and CMS students have first priority for
viewing. Please try to avoid sending non-CMS students during the middle
of the quarter (weeks 5 - 7) when use of the Center is at its heaviest. |
Q.
Can I place videos on reserve for my students to watch?
A. The FSC can occasionally place a tape on reserve for students
to view. Please contact the Assistant Director
to set this up. |
Q.
Can I book a screening in the FSC auditorium/classrooms?
A. The FSC screening rooms are intended for Cinema Media Studies
curriculum and are generally unavailable for outside screenings. The
best way to secure a screening space is to contact the Registrar's
Office at 702-7883 and reserve a multimedia classroom. Please call
the FSC Assistant Director at 702-1118 to make specific inquiries
about non-cirricular screenings and events. |
Q.
Is the FSC catalog available online?
A. The catalog is only available on-site in the Viewing Room
- Cobb Hall, Rm. 306. |
Q.
I need a film for my class and the FSC doesn't have it. Can the
FSC buy it for me?
A. In general, the FSC does not purchase titles unrelated to
Cinema and Media Studies. The best way to get the title you need is
to contact the appropriate bibliographer at the Regenstein
Library and have him/her order it for you. Facets
Multimedia is also an excellent source for renting or purchasing
video and DVD titles. |
Q.
How can I get a video deck, overhead projector, laptop computer,
etc. for my class?
A. Contact Audio Visual Services for assistance
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Q.
How can I book a multimedia classroom?
A. Contact the Registrar's office at 773.702.7883 and request
a multimedia classroom for the date and time needed. Inquire before
the start of the quarter - these rooms are booked up very quickly! |
Q.
What research resources are available on campus for film study?
A. For campus resources, please see the FSC Research
Links. |
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Q.
Where else can I find videos on campus?
A. The
Regenstein Library has a general collection of videotapes
available at the circulation desk that can be checked out for a
24 hour period.
Several
departments around campus have video collections for use by the
faculty teaching within that department. Please contact them directly
for more information:
Language
Faculty Resource Center - collection of foreign language films
for use by University of Chicago Language faculty.
Center
for East Asian Studies - collection of documentaries and feature
films from and about China, Japan, and Korea, for use by East Asian
Studies faculty.
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Q.
Can the FSC copy tapes?
A. No, this violates current copyright law. |
Q.
I am teaching a film related class. How can I receive greater support
from the FSC?
A. The FSC supports classes offered by and cross-listed with
the Committee
on Cinema and Media Studies. If you think your class should be
considered for crosslisting please contact CMS directly. Planning
for the class schedule takes place in January for the following academic
year. |
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Any
questions that haven't been answered? Contact the FSC fsc@uchicago.edu
or 773.702.8596
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Direct
queries about the Film Studies Center or this page to fsc@uchicago.edu
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