WSU Library Videos FAQ

Krueger Library Video Collection, Frequently Asked Questions

About Check-out
About Scheduling for Classroom Viewing
About Reserves
About Library Viewing
For WSU Rochester
Locations and General Questions

Can I check out videos from the library?

• Yes, WSU faculty, staff and students can check out videos.

How long can I checkout a regular video (non-reserve)?

WSU Students: 7 days
WSU Faculty/staff: 28 day check out
Community members and other MnPALS library cards: 7 days
If a video has been scheduled by Faculty for showing in the classroom, it will be blocked from circulation six weeks prior to the event.

If I want to have a video available to view in my class, what do I do?

• WSU Faculty and staff Click here.

How far in advance do I need to schedule a video?

Please request at least two weeks before the class showing, as the video may have been checked out by another patron and may have to be retrieved.

Can I have a video delivered?

Yes.

Videos will be delivered to your department office the day before your scheduled viewing. Videos for the West Campus and Rochester will be sent to your campus office.

Questions about scheduling and delivery may be directed to Janet Hines (457-2960 or JHines@winona.edu). If Janet is not available, you may also contact Mark Eriksen.

To make a request for scheduling and delivery, Winona Faculty Click here.
WSU-Rochester Faculty Click here.

Reserves:
If I want to have a video available for my students to view in the library, what do I do?

• It is strongly recommended that you request that the video title be put on “reserve” as soon as you know you want it available for viewing in the library.

How do I put a video on “Reserve”?

• Find the video using Searching for Videos steps, and send an online request.
• You must allow for at least 2 business days for an item to be put on reserve.
If you have questions, please contact:

Janet Hines
jhines@winona.edu
(507)457-2960

To put a video on Reserve, what information do I need to leave?

Please fill out this video request form and include the following information:
Your name, date needed, Course #, video title & video call number

How long can I check out a “Reserve” video?

Faculty: 4 hours (for use in the classroom) Return ASAP
Students & Community members: 4 hours in-library use only

What if someone already has a video on Reserve? Can I borrow it for my class?

• Faculty can check out “Reserve” videos for 4 hours (outside the library).
• Students can checkout “Reserve” videos for in-library use only for 4 hours.

Can you keep a list of the students that have viewed the video on Reserve?

No. We cannot provide that service due to patron privacy requirements.

Do I need to put all videos I will use this semester on Reserve?

• Only if you want a video to be available for your class to view in the library.

What videos does WSU have?

• To search for videos in the Krueger Library, Click here.

Can my students view a video in the library?

• Yes, the library has 6 video viewing stations and all Information Gallery computers and all student laptops have DVD players.
• To make sure a video will be available to view in the library, put the video on “Reserve.”

Who is in charge of classroom equipment? And problems when I'm using videos in my class?

Classroom Support is the department to contact 457-5110. The Library does not deal with classroom support of equipment.

What if I am WSU faculty at Rochester?

• Click here for procedures for WSU Rochester Faculty.

Where are the videos located?

• The videos are located on the first floor of the Library near the periodicals area

What if a video is in the Video List with an old VC number and is not on the shelves?

• You should fill out this: Request to Reprocess for Checkout (All Patrons)

Who should I contact about video questions?

Questions? Contact Janet Hines at 507-457-2960 or email her at JHines@winona.edu

If she is unavailable, contact Mark Eriksen at 507-457-5486 or via email at MEriksen@winona.edu