Media Center and Support Services
Serving the Campus Media Needs of Students, Faculty and Staff
Located on the ground level of Templeton Hall, Educational Media offers the PTS community a wide variety of media equipment, support services, and facilities. Campus services include audiovisual assistance; audio and video recording services; videoconferencing; webcasting; web streaming; personal consultation on the selection and use of technologies for curricular needs; and production and sales of original campus audio and video resources.
The Media Center features a combination listening/conference room; production studio which is also equipped as a "smart classroom;" soundproof audio narration booth; recording, editing and encoding stations; resource duplication stations; and campus cable TV system with local access channels. During peak class hours of the regular school year, Media also staffs a satellite office next to Stuart 6, to facilitate classroom support.
Normal Media Center hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, and 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm, except during the summer, when the office closes on Friday at 1:00 pm.
Requesting Services and Equipment:
1. Select the room.
2. Reserve the room.
3. Submit your request for support using the online Media Request Form for all requests that do not require a room reservation.
4. All equipment use must be arranged through Educational Media. Requests must be made 5 business days in advance of most service dates to guarantee availability and support. Video conferences must be scheduled six weeks or more in advance, depending upon location, availability, and the complexity of the event.
5. If a room with installed equipment is not available or appropriate for the needed use, Media will determine if portable equipment can be provided.
6. User Guides and Tutorials are available for many campus classrooms and spaces. Feel free to contact us with any questions, or to arrange for consultations and one-on-one training. Also, check out our FAQ's.
Media Equipment
Support Services
Media support for the curriculum, special events and projects
One-on-one equipment training and consultations
Audio and video recording
Audio conferencing
Video conferencing (with minimum 6 weeks advance notice)
Web casting and web streaming of audio and video resources (with 5 weeks advance notice)
Coordination of campus cable TV system
Local access TV channels, broadcasting campus announcements and selected video resources
Production and duplication of audio and video resources
Personal consultation on selection and use of technologies for curricular needs
Campus media systems set-up, maintenance and design
Facilities
Listening/ Conference Room, a multi-station space designed for:
Production Studio, serving multiple uses:
Studio for the creation of original video resources;
"Smart classroom" and training center with 20-station internet access; laptop computers; remote-controlled lighting; and presentation capabilities;
Audio and videoconference room.
Audio Narration Booth:
FAQ's
Do I have to submit the media request form if I am using installed equipment?
Yes, it’s important to always submit the online Media Request Form to let Educational Media know what equipment is being used, and when. This allows Media Staff to provide portable equipment, should installed equipment be unavailable. It also allows Media to anticipate bulb replacement and future equipment needs.
The equipment I need is not in my assigned room, but I notice it’s on a moveable cart in the room next door. No one is using it -- can I just “borrow it?”
No, please do not move equipment from one room to another, as it may be scheduled for use by someone else. If the equipment you need is not available in your room, or not functioning properly, contact Educational Media. Media staff will make every effort to accommodate your media needs.
Where can I get a listing of all the PTS-produced audio and video recordings, or the video resource library? Can I access the database online?
Educational Media’s extensive list of audio and video resources (over 8000 titles) may be searched in several ways. A list of most PTS-produced videos with descriptions is available online, and a searchable pdf file listing all audio recordings can be dowloaded for your convenience. (The audio file is close to 900 pages, and approximately 5.5 MB, so it may take a few minutes to fully download.)
Recordings can also be found by searching the PTS online Library Catalog. (Since the majority of audio recordings were originally cataloged by speaker name, they are most easily found if searched by “author,” and then by “sound recordings.”)
How can I review or check out an audio or video resource?
For your added convenience and easier access, all available audio and video resources have now been relocated from the Educational Media Center in Templeton Hall to the Seminary Libraries. Most are available for loan, and many are available for purchase at a nominal fee, by individual rquest. Please note that these resources are intended for personal use by those engaged in continuing education or private study. All recordings are subject to the restrictions of Seminary policies; duplicated recordings cannot be resold, nor can they be used for public purposes or in the mass media.
Can the Media Center make audio or video copies of my personal tapes, CDs or DVDs?
No. However, audio, video and CD/DVD self-service duplication equipment is available for use in the Media Center’s Listening/Conference Room. (Note: individuals must provide their own blank media, and are responsible for observing all applicable copyright laws and fair use guidelines.Equipment is available only for small runs of 1-3 copies. For larger quantities, users must make their own arrangements.)
How to Contact Us
Educational MediaPrinceton Theological SeminaryOffice G-1 Templeton HallP.O. Box 821Princeton, NJ 08542-0803 Phone: (609) 497-7900 / (800) 622-6767 x7900Fax: (609) 497-7962Email: media@ptsem.edu