The Media and Technology Services desk has closed. Find out more about what this means for borrowing media and technology on our media move page.
Faculty reserving media or needing assistance should continue to contact Media Services (mediaservices@american.edu).
New Acquisitions
Our Mission
The Media Services Unit develops and maintains a collection of media materials; offers media related services; and provides classrooms, equipment, and other playback facilities in support of the academic and staff development programs of the University.
Collections
- Streaming Video
- Access thousands of videos, off campus or on campus - 24/7
- Visual Media
- A collection of 16,000+ DVDs to support AU academic programs.
- Home Use
- 10,000+ DVDs, feature films and docs that students can take out of the library.
- Sound Effects
- Effects on CDs and online free to use in student projects, films, and presentations.
Finding Aids
- Streaming Guides
- Brief lists of streaming videos by topic. If you regularly use Media Services DVDs in your classroom, this guide can offer online streaming video alternatives.
- Filmographies
- Compilations of our holdings in many commonly taught subject areas.
- Browsable Collections
- Browse picks from the Home Use Collection by topic area. Over 30 boards -Animation, Arab Cinema, Film Noir and many more.
- Searching Tips
- Helpful tips to improve your search results when using the media search box.
Resources
- General Services
- Information about borrowing policies, presentation materials, and forms/requests.
- Faculty Services
- Faculty borrowing, curriculum design assistance, purchase requests, classrooms, etc.
- On-site Viewing
- Set up screenings for your class or watch material on your own in the Library.
Contact Us
(202) 885-3250
mediaservices@american.edu
Lower Level, Bender Library
- make an appointment -