Multimedia

UNSW Library holds a large collection of multimedia resources including videos, DVDs, music CDs, sound effects and scores.

UNSW students can book media booths to view videos and DVDs and listen to CDs in the Main Library.

To find videos, DVDs, CDs or music scores:

  • Search by title, creator or keywords in the Library collection.
  • If necessary, refine your results by selecting Audio, DVDs / VHS, Streaming videos, or Scores under Refine my results > Resource types and then Apply filters.

For information on the Library's streaming video and music resources, see Streaming video and music.

Loan conditions

Film (videos & DVDs)

  • Videos and DVDs are held in Library storage and Paddington storage and are available by request.
  • UNSW Staff and students including NIDA UNSW Library members can request these items for collection from the High Use Collection room.
    • Staff and postgraduate students can request DVDs and videos for a 7 day loan (provided item is not recalled).
    • Undergraduate students can request DVDs and videos for same day loan only (no overnight loans - fines apply).
  • Students can book media booths at Main Library to watch these items.
    • Headphones are available for loan or use your own wired headphones.

Music & scores

Standard loan limits apply for loans of music and scores. Check your borrowing rights for eligibility.

Sound effects CDs

  • Sound effects CDs are held in Paddington Storage and are available by request.
  • UNSW staff and students including NIDA UNSW Library members can request these items for collection from any UNSW Sydney Library High Use Collection room.
    • Staff and students can request sound effect CDs for a same day loan only (no overnight loans - fines apply).