Can I screen films in the libraries?

Yes, as long as the screening is private. Find a library study room or classroom with a screen.

Public performance rights are required for most public screenings, check Search.Libraries to see if Oberlin already has the rights and learn more about relevant laws and policies related to Public Performance Rights.

The Terrell Main Library has full-size Blu-ray/DVD players (DVD regions 1-7, Blu-ray region A) in the following reservable rooms:

• Classroom 113 (28 seats at tables, with an option to remove the tables and seat up to 40, overhead projector)
• Study room 108B (8 seats, LCD screen)
• Study room 403 (14 seats, LCD screen)

Additional external DVD/Blu-ray drives (DVD region 1, Blu-ray region A, DVD region 2) that connect to laptops via USB can be checked out at the circulation desk and used in any study room in the libraries.

The Visual Resource Department has a screening room (Ward Art Building Room 108) with DVD and VHS players and 16mm/8mm/Super 8 film projectors. Contact Heath Patten (hpatten@oberlin.edu) to reserve the room.

The Conservatory Library listening room (seats 4, small screen, headphones recommended) has VCR, laserdisc, and reel to reel players. Visit the conservatory circulation desk to reserve the listening room.

The Art Library has one open VCR/DVD viewing station. Inquire at the circulation desk and bring your own headphones.

Learn more about screening videos in the libraries.