Film Research Guide

The videotape and DVD collection includes approximately 4000 VHS and 3000 DVD titles.

Students may check out up to 3 titles for 1 week. There is a $1/ day overdue fine per title.

You can watch films at the Media Resources Area (2nd Floor of Library). Persons using the Media Resources Area or conference rooms with viewing equipment may be asked to show a currently valid Cal Poly Humboldt ID card. The first priority for use of the equipment is for materials placed on Reserve. 

Call numbers for videos and DVDs begin with VIDEO (eg. Video1045).  Find video call numbers with Basic Search in the Cal Poly Humboldt Library Catalog.  Tips for searching are below.  If you need more help with finding videos, please ask a librarian.

To search for videos by title:

• Click on Advanced Search on the library home page.
• Select Books & Media (HSU) at the top of the search window
• Type in the title. Click search.

To Search for foreign language feature films in video format:

• Click on Advanced Search on the library home page.
• Select Books & Media (HSU) at the top of the search window
• In the Language drop-down box, select a language you would like to find materials in. 
• Type in the title. Click search.

To see an entry for a video/DVD when you have the call number:

• Type in the call number you have in Library Catalog box on the Cal Poly Humboldt Library homepage.