University at Albany Course Reserves

The University at Albany Libraries can digitize your personal media or library-owned media (DVD, Blu Ray, VHS) and upload it to Panopto, which integrates with your Brightspace course. For details on how to submit a request, please see below.

Due to copyright and licensing laws, we cannot digitize media obtained through Resource Sharing (InterLibrary Loan). See Fair Use Guidelines for Video Use in the Classroom for more information.

We process requests in the order received, with a typical turnaround time of 1-2 business days per film.

• Start of Semester: During the start of the semester, processing may take a week or more due to high demand. We recommend placing your request as early as possible.

Once your film has been uploaded to Panopto you will receive an email notification. See Media Access for instructions on how to add Panopto to your Brightspace course.

To digitize a film that you own, please bring it to the Circulation Desk at the Main Library and complete a Media Digitization form. Once the film has been digitized, you will be notified by email and your film will be placed on the hold shelf for you to pick up.

To digitize a library-owned film, please submit a Digitization request through our Catalog.

1. Locate the Item: Search for the desired film in our library catalog and click on the item record.

• Tip: You can restrict your search by selecting Video/Film under the search bar and/or filtering to Owned by library using the Availability filter on the left of the screen.

2. Sign In: Use your UAlbany credentials to log in.

3. Request Digitization: Click the Request for Digitization button under the "How To Get It" section.

4. Provide Details: In the Comment section, include any relevant information such as the date needed by. If subtitles are needed, click the check box.

5. Submit request: Click the Send Digitization Request button.