LibGuides: Library: Multimedia Department

Multimedia Department

Department Overview

The Multimedia Department is located on the second floor of the library in room 221 and is home to our digital initiatives program, as well as our media collection. The physical collections listed below must be used in the department and do not circulate. Please contact the Digital Initiatives Librarian, Marcus Ladd, with questions or for more information.

Hours

The Multimedia Department is currently open by appointment only. Appointments may be made online here for any time Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm and must be made 24 hours in advance - no exceptions.

Services

6 Mac workstations for video, audio, and image editing
Portable recording kit, including video recorder, lighting, and green screen
HTC Vive virtual reality headset with HP Z VR backpack computer ***Temporarily unavailable due to COVID-19***
Lulzbot Taz 6 3D printer
Laptops available to check out (stored at the Circulation Desk)
Big-screen television and seating for up to 30 for viewing and discussing videos ***Temporarily unavailable due to COVID-19***

Multimedia Collections

Kanopy Video Streaming
Films from leading producers such as Criterion Collection, Universal Paramount, The Great Courses, New Day Films, California Newsreel, Kino Lorber, PBS, First Run Features, Media Education Foundation, Documentary Educational Resources, etc. These films are all genres - from documentaries to movies and training videos - and touch on every topic imaginable.

CD Collection
500 CD's from a variety of genres and time periods.
Microfilm Collection
The Multimedia Department holds a collection of journal articles and newspapers on reels, and microfilm readers are available adjacent to the department.
VHS & DVD
A collection of legacy media significant to Morgan State University and the library's mission. Player available in the department on request.
Vinyl Collection
400 vinyl albums from a variety of genres and time periods. A player is available in the department to listen to the albums.

Software Available

Adobe Acrobat
Create and edit PDFs
After Effects
Video editing
Animate
Computer animation
Audacity
Audio editing
Audition
Audio editing
AutoCAD
2D and 3D modeling
Character Animator
Computer animation
Dimension
3D modeling
Dreamweaver
Website creation and publishing
Excel
Spreadsheet editing
Garage Band
Audio editing
Illustrator
Vector graphics image editing
InCopy
Word processing
InDesign
Text publishing and typesetting
Lightroom
Image creation and editing
Photoshop
Raster graphics image editing
PowerPoint
Presentation slide creation and publishing
Premiere
Video editing
Skype
Make and record audio calls to other Skype accounts or phone numbers
Unity
3D modeling and world building
Word
Word processing

Multimedia Polices

Borrowing Laptops

MacBook Pros are available at the Circulation Desk to check out for a 7-day loan. If no other student has placed a hold on the laptop, it may be renewed for another 7 days by bringing it in person to the Circulation Desk. Students may place a reserve hold on a laptop through the library catalog (link below), when it is returned they will be notified of its availability. The laptops may be requested in the Multimedia Department or at the Circulation Desk. Software includes Safari and Microsoft Office suite. Each laptop comes with a charging cable and carrying case. Loss or damage to laptops will be charged to the borrowing patron. Full laptop lending policies

Reserve a laptop

Virtual Reality

The purpose of the virtual reality stations is to help introduce virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) to the Morgan community, and help inform instructors & students in how VR/AR can be used to augment teaching, research, and learning. The library uses HTC Vive headsets, powered by HP Z VR Backpack computers, allowing for a completely wireless VR experience. The library is able to work with faculty and staff purchase further games & software, provided that a specific plan of coursework or research is demonstrated.

Reserving the Multimedia Department to Watch Videos

Reservations must be made ahead of time using the library's online booking system
The Multimedia Department is able to seat up to 30 persons
All material viewed in the Multimedia Room must be owned or licensed by the Library
Faculty, staff, and students may not copy, redistribute, modify, and/or archive any of the files streamed
The Library reserves the right to reject or remove any patron not in compliance with these policies, or turn off the equipment and end the patron's session
Replacement fees will be assessed if any Multimedia equipment is damaged beyond repair, including, but not limited to, the monitor, computer, headphones, and chairs. These fees vary depending upon the type of equipment and the extent of the damage

3D Printing

The Multimedia Room has one LulzBot Taz 6 3D printer, with an available printing space of 11" x 11" x 9.8". Full technical specifications are available on the LulzBot website.

The printer is open and free to use by all members of the Morgan community solely for educational and research purposes. All prints must be monochromatic (available colors are dark blue or orange), and must be approved by the Digital Initiatives Librarian. For more information and to book a consultation, use the library's online booking system.

Portable Recording Equipment

The Multimedia Department owns a portable recording set that may be used for classes or other projects related to Morgan State University. The set uses a tripod-mounted iPad with attached lens and microphone for improved quality. Recording will be carried out by a member of the Multimedia Department staff, and must be reserved in advanced using the library's online booking system. We are able to bring the equipment anywhere on campus or, at the discretionary approval of the department, off-campus within Baltimore City. Editing assistance on our computers is also available.