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Important Notice About the VHS Video Format

Phasing out VCRs in the classrooms at Goucher College

Manufacturers have begun to reduce or end production of VCRs due to the “Analog Sunset"[1] FCC regulations that are to go into effect beginning in December, 2010. Obtaining VCRs has already become difficult, and repair is virtually impossible. Due to the imminent demise of this media, Goucher has developed a plan to address the obsolescence of VCRs and the impact on teaching materials that are currently only available in VHS format.

Fall 2009:

  • VCRs will remain in classrooms with the exception of new spaces in the Athenaeum.
  • Library will supply three VHS viewing stations for viewing reserve films within the library space.
  • Library will acquire only DVD formats.
  • Librarians and CTLT staff will assist faculty with searches for updated classroom material.
  • Dubbing stations will be available in the Athenaeum for users wishing to digitize videotapes. (Stations will be replaced based on availability of units)

Copying, displaying and distributing copyrighted works may infringe the owner's copyright. Goucher College’s Copyright Guidelines can help you determine whether your use of a copyrighted work is a fair use or requires permission. Any use of computer or duplicating facilities by students, faculty or staff for infringing use of copyrighted works is subject to appropriate disciplinary action as well as those civil remedies and criminal penalties provided by federal law.

If you wish to obtain assistance in determining whether your proposed use of copyrighted material or copying project constitutes fair use within the meaning of the Copyright Act, you should contact the Fair Use Committee for an opinion by sending your inquiry to the General Counsel’s Office lburtong@goucher.edu (x6032) or bstob@goucher.edu(x6011) from which it will be directed to the committee.

Fall 2010:

  • Remove VCRs from all classrooms with the exception of 4 specified locations

VM B10

VM G07

Kelley Lecture Hall

HS 134

  • Units removed from classrooms will be stored and used in the event of equipment failure in the four primary spaces
  • Maintain a VCR in Events and Conference Services for special events
  • Maintain a VCR/TV combo in the library archives

[1]Analog Sunset FCC Regulation:
2.2.2.1 Analog Sunset - 2010. With the exception of Existing Models, any Licensed Player manufactured after December 31, 2010, shall limit analog video outputs for Decrypted AACS Content to SD Interlace Modes [composite video, s-video, 480i component video and 576i video] only.

2.2.2.2 Analog Sunset - 2013. No Licensed Player that passes Decrypted AACS Content to analog video outputs may be manufactured or sold by Adopter after December 31, 2010.