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Indiana University Performance Tapes:
(Audio and Video)

IUCAT Displays:

• Type of material: Reel-to-reel, DAT and VHS tapes of Indiana University School of Music Performances. In many cases, these are unique copies of the performances. In order to preserve them, they may not be taken out of the library by any category of user.
  
  
• Where found: These items are stored in closed stack areas and must be retrieved by library staff for your use.
  
  
• How to access:
  1. Use IUCAT to find the call number of the item you wish to use.
  2. Request retrieval of the item in one of two ways:
     • Print a copy of the IUCAT record that contains the composer, title, IUCAT location, and call number. Write your name clearly on the printout and turn it in at the circulation desk. The item will be retrieved within 30 minutes and held for you until the end of the day.
     • Send an email message to libmus@indiana.edu requesting that an item or item(s) be retrieved and held for you that day. You should receive a response within 30 minutes indicating the status of your request.
  3. Once your recordings have been retrieved, you can pick them up at the circulation desk.
  4. Go to one of the appropriate playback machines to listen to your recordings. (There are reel-to-reel, cassette, DAT, and VHS tape players in the carrels on the first floor of the Music Library.)
  
  
• Loan periods:
  • Indiana University School of Music Faculty: 6 hours within the library.
  • Indiana University students, staff, and faculty outside the School of Music: 6 hours within the library
  • Indiana residents: 6 hours within the library
  
  
• Overdue fines:
  • Students, staff and Indiana residents:
    • $1.20 per hour ($25 max).
    • After 24 hours, we assume the material will not be returned. A bill will be sent for:
      • $25.00-- Maximum overdue fine (non-refundable)
      • $50.00 -- Minimum standard fee for replacement of the item
      • $20.00 -- Database adjustment fee
      • $ 5.00 -- Billing fee
      Credit will be issued for everything but the $25.00 overdue fine if the material is returned.
      
      There is also a non-refundable $25.00 fine for any audio or video item removed from the Music Library without prior authorization.
    
    
  • Indiana University faculty: No overdue fines unless item has been recalled.
    
    
• Renewals:
  Items may be renewed if needed longer than the initial 6-hour loan period.