TechInfo

Information Resources offers faculty a variety of ways to transfer data and media from the VHS recorded format to a DVD.  All procedures conform to the SUNY Cortland’s Policy for Copyright and Fair Use.  Questions about the suitability of copying materials should be addressed to Library Director Gail Wood (x2221) who serves as the Campus Copyright Compliance Officer.

Classroom Media Services is responsible for the transfer of VHS data and media from VHS to DVD without editing or otherwise altering the content.  This service is for one copy to one copy, or one copy to multiple copies.  The contact person is CMS Technical Support Specialist Bob Babcock x4894.

Memorial Library offers (1) editing services for VHS to DVD transfers and (2) to copy media for use on a streaming server.  In addition, the library offers a do-it-yourself transfer station for copying VHS to DVD.  See below for the current procedures.  For further information, contact Digital Imaging Specialist Dawn Van Hall (x4890).

Do-It-Yourself VHS to DVD Transfer Station

The transfer station is signed out through the Digital Imaging Specialist and taken to one of the library’s Multimedia Studios.  Transfer time is real-time:  a one hour video will take one hour to transfer.  Users are responsible for supplying their own DVD-R for copying.  Sign-out time is 3 hours or negotiated with the Digital Imaging Specialist.  This service is available M-F, 9-5 or by appointment. 

Instruction is available; and there is written instructions accompanying the transfer station.  Each user is responsible for understanding the copyright and fair use standards involved in copying materials.  The following sign is affixed to the machine/cart: 

The copyright law of the United States (title 17 US Code) governs the making of photocopies or other Reproductions of copyrighted materials. The person using this equipment is liable for any infringement.
 

For further information, contact Dawn Van Hall, x4890.

April 2009