- Published:
- March 12, 2021
Introduction to the LAFS Library FOR FACULTY
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Welcome to The LAFS Library!
Mission: The Library’s goal is to provide direct support for the educational mission of the school, by selecting and organizing current and relevant books, media, and digital resources; to assist students and faculty in locating and retrieving information effectively, and to assist in the educational and professional development of students.
As of July 2022:
VISITING THE LAFS LIBRARY ON CAMPUS
Students & Staff can access the Library on campus, B1 5th floor, and utilize computers, borrow materials, print, scan, and such!
As we continue our phased reopening, we’re focused on creating safe and welcoming spaces for everyone, and we look forward to seeing you soon.
LIBRARY HOURS:
Monday-Friday from 8:00am – 8:00pm
* The above Library Hours are temporary as we are reopening the Library in phases. Please see “Today’s Hours” posted on the Library Site for more accurate hours for the day.
THE LAFS LIBRARY ONLINE
Many of the Library’s digital services will remain available through the Koha Library Catalog and A-Z Databases guide, which includes research-based articles, online streaming videos, electronic screenplays, and music-related databases. Library Staff will be available to provide assistance by phone and email, so be sure to leave a detailed message.
WEBSITE
library.lafilm.edu
PHONE:
323.769.2705
EMAIL:
lafslibrary@lafilm.edu
As we continue our phased reopening, we’re focused on creating safe and welcoming spaces for everyone, and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Collections
You can find our collections by visiting our digital Library Catalog, KOHA. It is used to find materials based on author, title, subject, or format. Check out Koha to search for books, screenplays, films, magazines, and more! We have the following items (on-campus and online):
- Books
- Films
- Screenplays
- Storyboards & Treatments
- Magazines
- Games
- Audio & Music CDs
- Electronic Resources (i.e. eBooks, eVideos, eScripts, eMagazines, etc.)
- Course Reserves
- Reference Books
If you would like to have a library account to log in to Koha, please fill out the Library Application Form here. You will soon receive a confirmation once your account has been created.
If you already have an account with us, there’s no need to fill out the form, you can start logging in and accessing some of the features of Koha.
NOTE: You DO NOT need a Library Account to access the collection! The catalog is made public, but you do need to sign in with your LAFS creds to access some of the electronic resources.
Services:
The Library seeks to provide the following services that support the LAFS community with the best possible environment and resources for research. View the Services page on the Library site to learn more.
- Circulation
- Computers & Other Equipment (i.e. Headphones, MIDI Keyboards, etc)
- Printing & Scanning
- Study Space
- Info Helpdesk
- Library Monthly Orientations
FACULTY
Circulation Requests
If any Faculty members wish to pick-up library materials during this time, they may do so. Please coordinate a day/time with the Library to ensure their availability and desired library item is put on HOLD.
Collection Purchase Requests
Faculty can make purchase requests if the Library does not own a copy of the desired material. Reasons for a purchase request will be considered along with budget constraints.
Click here to make a purchase suggestion or leave general feedback.
STREAMING VIDEOS
Look through these streaming platforms to find videos that these companies have in stock and available for purchase through the Library!
eVideos Collection: If you need to view the list of the already purchased licensed videos, click here.
ELECTRONIC BOOKS
Browse through the eBook databases, EBSCO and ProQuest eBooks, to see the full list of available electronic books that you may want the Library to purchase. You will need to have an account to do so, you may sign up for one here.
eBooks Collection: If you need to view the list of the already purchased licensed videos, click here.
Library Monthly Orientation
The Library will be conducting monthly training in regards to utilizing the Library and its resources. Faculty can reinforce students to attend this event and may use this as extra credit or participation points. Please coordinate with the Library if needed additional training within your class.
Every 2nd Wednesday of the Term.
Research
It is important, even for an artist, creator, or designer, that you know how to conduct research; it’s not just for scientists or medical doctors. Through your journey here at LAFS, you will understand the importance of Information Literacy, which means to be information literate. You must be able to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use it effectively. Visit the Research Guide to start your search!
Our popular page is our A-Z Databases. A research database is a set, or collection of data, which is gathered and made available online. Most of the databases you will be using here, come from academic or open access libraries.
- Academic Search Elite (EBSCOhost)
- Alexander Street Press Film Scripts Online
- Business Source Elite (EBSCOhost)
- EBSCO eBooks (EBSCOhost)
- ERIC (EBSCOhost)
- Film & Television Literature Index (EBSCOhost)
- Flipster Magazines (EBSCOhost)
- Henry Stewart Marketing Journals Collection
- Hit Songs Deconstructed
- Kanopy
- LinkedIn Learning
- Naxos Music Library
- O’Reilly Online Learning
- Pro Sound Effects
- ProQuest eBook Central
- ProQuest Journal Databases
- Regional Business News (EBSCOhost)
- Swank Digital Campus
- Variety Insight
- Variety VIP+
Often, you will need to sign in with your LAFS credentials upon accessing some of these Databases. For further instructions on how to access or do simple searches, you may find helpful guides under the Tutorials page.
The Library team has created helpful instructions on how to access, log in and do research in several of our databases. Other tutorials about navigating the Library website and Koha can also be found here.
The Subject Guides are developed by our Library Staff that focuses on specific subject areas. In any of our Subject Guides, you may find databases relevant to the subject area and links to books, websites, journals, magazines, and more!
The Library team has added many outside resources (most of these online resources are free) for Students, Alumni, and Staff to utilize for their class assignments or general/personal use.
Don’t forget, learn and utilize as much as you can about the information available to you provided by the Library!
