• Submit course reserve film requests to bmc@libraries.cul.columbia.edu.
• Submit DVD/VHS requests from Offsite by indicating whether  the item(s) are for a screening in step three of the "Note" field, where patron contact information is entered.
• Submit requests for new titles purchases at least 4-6 weeks prior to the start of the semester to Nancy Friedland, Media Services and Film Studies Librarian.

• Personal copies of commercially acquired videorecordings and DVDs can be placed on course reserve in Butler Library.
• 5-title limit.
• Personal copies will be identified as non-circulating or in library use only.

See Butler Reserves for additional information.

• Instructors can reserve titles held in the Butler Media Collection for class screenings.
• Submit a screening schedule or syllabus with titles and dates at least one week in advance to bmc@libraries.cul.columbia.edu.
• Titles will be held under the instructor's name or designated person at the Butler Reserves desk for check out on requested dates.
• Requested films can be checked out only by instructors or a TA with a Deputy Borrowing Card, available from the Library Information Office. See Deputy Borrower Instructions.