From the first Milne Library InfoBits Newsletter, Spring 2004:
“Milne Library has added three exciting new items to its collection of circulating A-V equipment. A Hitachi digital DVD video camera/recorder is now available for sign-out from the Information Technology Services (ITS) office, located on the main floor. The camera/recorder includes the cables, mini DVD-RAM discs, manual, and software CD necessary to produce and view high-quality digital video with sound.
Once recorded, the video can be exported to a DVD or VCD using one of the multi-media Creation Station computers located outside the ITS office. CD recordable discs and DVD recordable discs are available for purchase at the circulation desk. The video can also be exported to a hard drive and then inserted into a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation.
Additionally, a tripod (with case) is now available. It can be used for the stationary mounting of the Hitachi digital DVD video camera/recorder, the Kodak digital camera (also available for sign-out), or any other camera.
Both the video camera/recorder and the tripod are available from the ITS office and can be borrowed for three days, by appointment, on a first come, first served basis. Before borrowing the camera, users will be asked to receive some basic instruction on how to use it. Please contact Steve Dresbach at 245-5063 with any questions or to set up an appointment.
The Kodak digital cameras already available for one-day loan at the library’s circulation desk are now enhanced by the addition of two wide-angle camera lenses, which may also be borrowed for one day. Each lens comes with a lens cap, lens adapter and padded lens pouch that can be easily attached to any camera bag. The cameras and wide-angle lenses are circulated separately, so borrowers who want both must ask for each specifically.”