AV Services Department

AV Staff | Equipment | Videos | Services | Forms

The AV Department primarily serves the instructional media needs of the faculty and staff of Miramar College.

The AV Services Department is located in C-403, near the technical services area of the Library. To ensure that AV staff is available when you stop by, please contact the AV Services Department  prior to your visit, or ask for assistance at the Circulation Desk.

Business Hours: Instructional Lab Technicians (ILTs) are available from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday. For Saturday service, please make arrangements in advance (during the week) with an ILT.

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Audiovisual Supervisor

Glenn Magpuri

Audiovisual Services Staff:

Please do not use staff e-mail addresses for AV requests. 
David Dye, Instructional Lab Tech
Yolanda Castillejos, Instructional Lab Tech
Van Tran, Media Clerk

To contact the AV department, you can:

  • E-mail to avmira@sdccd.edu. All three staff have access to this account and can see your request. In this manner, services will be rendered as quickly as possible.
  • Call (619) 388-7317 to speak to an Instructional Lab Tech (ILT) or leave a message.
  • Walk into room C403 and talk to an ILT during business hours. Ring bell to enter if using the side door from the street.
  • Leave a message with the Library staff or in the Library mailbox in the mailroom (A-100).
  • If your need is urgent, Library staff can page the ILT when he/she is working elsewhere on campus. Please call (619) 388-7310 or 7317. The ILT will call back the Library staff and get your direction within 10 minutes.

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Equipment Available:

Smart Equipment:
  • Laptop
  • Desktop Projector
  • Smart Cart
  • External Zip Drive
  • PowerPoint Remote Control

Production Equipment:

  • Digital Camera
  • Digital Camcorder
  • VHS Video Camcorder
  • Microphone
  • PA System

Standard Equipment:

  • Overhead Projector
  • Slide Projector
  • 16mm Film Projector
  • TV/VCR
  • TV/VCR/DVD Combo
  • DVD Player
  • CD/Cassette Player

Accessories:

  • Internet Cable
  • Slide Projector Carousel
  • Projector-Computer Cord
  • Tripod
  • Utility Cart
  • Remote Control(s)
  • Miscellaneous Cables(s)

    • Note: AV Department projection units may not be compatible with non-AV Department laptops  . If you are planning an event using one of our projection units with your personal or department laptop, please make an appointment with an AV Technician at least one day prior to the event. This will give the technicians time to make sure that both pieces of equipment will work together.

CHECK-OUT PROCEDURES:

  • Reservations must be received at least three days prior to classroom use. Equipment is issued on a first-come, first-served basis, so please turn in your request early.

  • To make a request, print out an AV Equipment Request Form and send it to the AV Department. Or you can go to the AV Department and fill out a form there, placing it in the tray labeled, "Incoming AV and Film Request."

  • You are liable for damages and repairs incurred for AV equipment you check out.

  • Students may NOT check out equipment. However, a student with a photo ID card may pick up equipment that has been reserved by his/her instructor.

CHECK-IN PROCEDURES:

  • Make sure all AV equipment parts are returned (i.e., remote controls, adapters, cords, etc.)
  • Please return all AV equipment to the AV Department in C403 using the side entrance, unless directed otherwise.

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Videos:

All AV materials owned by Miramar College Library/LRC are cataloged along with books in the Library's online catalog. When searching in the online catalog, you can select "Audiovisual Materials" from the main menu in order to limit your search to titles in the AV formats. Feel free to ask a Reference Librarian for assistance in finding materials.

Many more titles are made available through our membership in the County's cooperative, also known as the San Diego and Imperial Counties Community College Learning Resource Cooperative. High demand requires that the AV Department have ample notice before you need the title, that you use it right away and that you return it as soon as possible. 

**Instructors must come to the AV Department and fill out a Media Request form at least 1 week prior to use in class.**

Regarding County Cooperative materials, please note:

  • Contact the AV Department to establish your access code for County materials.
  • You can search the Medianet catalog yourself and submit a request to the AV Department.
  • Requests from the County Cooperative must be submitted at least one week prior to scheduled classroom use.
  • Media are delivered and picked up from the Library/LRC on Mondays and Thursdays before 8:30 a.m. 
  • Loans are for one week only. Please return materials as soon as possible after use.
  • Print out a Media Request Form and send it to the AV Department.

35 mm Slide Collections Available for Miramar Instructors:

Western Civilization Slide Series
American History Slide Series
U.S. International Travel Slide Series
Art Architecture Slide Series
Gardner Art Throughout the Ages Series

Print out a Slide Check Out Slip and send it through campus mail to the AV Department.

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Services:

AV Equipment Repair:

Please notify the AV Department immediately when equipment needs repair or bulbs need to be replaced. Call (619) 388-7317 or email avmira@sdccd.edu.

Production Services:

The AV Department can also help you with your production needs, such as:

  • Videotaping
  • Audio/Video Editing
  • Satellite Downlinks
  • PA Setup
  • Audio/Visual Duplication (instructor must obtain written approval from publisher for duplication of commercially-produced materials)
  • Digital Photos
  • CD/DVD Burning
  • Video Conferencing

To request production assistance, pleas submit a Production Event Form to the AV Department a minimum of 3 days prior to the requested production date. This minimum lead time will ensure your production request will be scheduled.

Purchase of AV Equipment:

Please consult with  the AV Department in planning for the purchase of departmental equipment. This will ensure the equipment meets District standards.

Smart Classroom Training:

For classrooms equipped with multimedia systems, please contact the AV Department to receive training and your code to access the equipment. Training can be arranged day or evening. Call (619) 388-7317 to schedule an appointment.

Special Events:

  • To receive any AV Department assistance with Special Events, requests must be made at least three days in advance of the event.
  • Meet with an ILT to discuss the special event in detail.
  • Print out a Production Event Form and send it to the AV Department.

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Forms:

You can print out the forms below and send them via campus mail to the AV Department in room C-403. Or bring them over (or send a student). Or just fill them out in the office. We cannot yet offer online forms, as we require an original signature from the requestor on the form. Be sure to sign the forms before you submit them or send them via a student.

AV Equipment Request Form Must be submitted three days prior to date of need.

AV Equipment Continuous Check-Out for Entire Semester Request Form

County Consortium Media Request Form To request materials (videos) from the County collection.

Production Event Form Must be submitted three days prior to event.

Slide Collection Request Form To request slides from the library collection.

Trouble Tag  Please place this completed tag on equipment that is not working properly.

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