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Finding Library Items: Video Recordings

Finding Library Materials

Below are links for finding library materials at Kent State and beyond. KentLINK is used for finding materials in the Kent State University system, and OhioLINK is beneficial for finding materials in other Ohio Libraries.

Use Interlibrary Loan to find materials outside of Ohio. Access WorldCat to view holdings of items in libraries worldwide. Journal Finder contains both alphabetical and subject-specific lists of journals in print at Kent and online journals throughout Ohio.

Searching by Title

DVDs and VHS tapes at the Performing Arts Library are located behind the circulation desk. To search for one, access KentLINK (Kent State's library catalog). 

  1. Click on "title" tab, then enter title in the white box. Select "Performing Arts Library" from the dropdown menu to the right. Hit "Submit."
  2. Hit "Limit/Sort Search" button. From the "Video" dropdown menu, select the desired format by which to limit (e.g., "DVD/VIDEODISC"). Limit search using other dropdown menus as desired, then hit "Submit."
  3. Note the CALL # and location of the item, and present the call number to library desk staff.

Searching by Name

DVDs and VHS tapes at the Performing Arts Library are located behind the circulation desk. To search for one, access KentLINK (Kent State's library catalog).  

  1.  Click on "author" tab, then enter the name of an actor/actress, performer or director/producer, last name first (Peters, Bernadette). Select "Performing Arts Library" from the dropdown menu to the right. Hit "Submit."
  2. Hit "Limit/Sort Search" button. From the "Video" dropdown menu, select the desired format by which to limit (e.g., "DVD/VIDEODISC"). Limit search using other dropdown menus as desired, then hit "Submit."
  3. Note the CALL # and location of the item, and present the call number to library desk staff.