Audio-visual collection

The Audio visual section is located on the 2nd floor of the Library and contains vinyl discs, DVDs, compact discs, audiocassettes, video cassettes, and slides, except for school level material which is kept in the School Practice Collection on the 1st floor.

Compact discs and vinyl

The collection mainly consists of recordings of Western classical music, but there are also smaller collections of jazz, popular music, sound effects and non-Western music.  There are listening and recording facilities available; material may only be recorded for educational purposes. Most items are available for loan.

Audiocassettes

There is a collection of audiocassettes which includes cassettes that accompany books, language learning material, and a number of radio programmes. Music cassettes are also kept in the School Practice Collection on the 1st floor.

Videocassettes/DVDs

There is a large collection of videocassettes and DVDs, including feature films, documentaries and many for language learning. Viewing facilities are available, including bookable viewing rooms for groups and individuals. Academic staff, postgraduates and undergraduates may borrow for 7 days (see Borrowing information).

Holders of current Sconul Access scheme cards, students and staff from other University of London Colleges & the University of Greenwich, have reference use of DVDs, videocassettes & sound recordings in the library.

Other visitors should contact Paula Barbato (e-mail p.barbato@gold.ac.uk) at least 3 days in advance.

Slides

The slide collection covers art, architecture, design, textiles and related subjects. Slides may be borrowed by Goldsmiths' staff and students for teaching and study purposes. Slides must not be copied or scanned. A card index of names and subject is available.

The slide collection is not available to external users.