About films in Bedfordshire Libraries
Film Home
FAQ -Frequently asked Questions
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Can I request and borrow videos and DVDs from Luton Libraries?
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Can I find the title of a Video or DVD by the star in the film?
How much does it cost to borrow a Video or DVD?
Click here to see all our charges
How long may I borrow a Video or DVD?
All videos and DVD's are loaned for a week. Items may be renewed for a further week with the same charge.
Can I reserve a Video or DVD and how much does it cost?
Yes you can reserve a Video or DVD
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Click on 'Library Catalogue and Borrower Information' to search the catalogue by author/director/film star, title, subject
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Select the appropriate search term'
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Type in your search terms
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Click on drop down arrow next to 'All Stock'
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Select 'Video' or 'DVD'
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Click 'Search'
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Click on the entry you are interested in
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To find where the item is and reserve it click 'Where and Reserve'
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The next page will take you to where it is located, if you want to reserve it follow the instructions
Click here to go to the on line catalogue
Click here to see our reservation charges
Can I request and borrow videos and DVDs from Luton Libraries?
Bedfordshire Libraries and Luton Libraries are two separate local authorities working in partnership to provide a joint catalogue. We share the majority of our stock across the border, but unfortunately do not share videos and DVDs. If you would like to borrow a DVD or Video from Luton Libraries you will need to be a member of Luton Libraries and borrow the item from a Luton Library.
Can I find the title of a Video or DVD by a star in the film?
Yes, you can but first you must identify the film titles. To identify the title of the films your favourite actor has starred in, visit the Films section of the Gateway to the Internet. You will find a site recommended called the Internet Movie Database (IMDB) at www.imdb.com, this is the place to find film information.
Once you have identified the film titles you can search for them using ViewPoint our online library catalogue.
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Click on 'Library Catalogue and Borrower Information' to search the catalogue by author/director/film star, title, subject
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To search by 'Title'
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Type in your search terms
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Click on drop down arrow next to 'All Stock'
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Select 'Video' or 'DVD'
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Click 'Search'
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Click on the entry you are interested in
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To find where the item is and reserve it click 'Where and Reserve'
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The next page will take you to where it is located, if you want to reserve it follow the instructions
Click here to go to the on line catalogue
Click here to see our reservation charges
Check out our film information page.
Can I find a Video or DVD by a film director?
Yes you can.
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Click on 'Library Catalogue and Borrower Information' to search the catalogue by author/director/film star, title, subject
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To search by author (the director's name)
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Type in your search terms
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Click on drop down arrow next to 'All Stock'
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Select 'Video' or 'DVD'
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Click 'Search'
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Click on the entry you are interested in
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To find where the item is and reserve it click 'Where and Reserve'
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The next page will take you to where it is located, if you want to reserve it follow the instructions
Click here to go to the on line catalogue
Click here to see our reservation charges
Are there information videos?
Yes there are. Did you want to learn a new language, keep fit, watch a travel video, improve your gardening or learn to paint. All these skills and many more can be seen on video.
Search on the catalogue under the subject you are looking for.
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Click on 'Library Catalogue and Borrower Information' to search the catalogue by subject
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Type in your search terms
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Click on drop down arrow next to 'All Stock'
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Select 'Video' or 'DVD'
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Click 'Search'
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Click on the entry you are interested in
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To find where the item is and reserve it click 'Where and Reserve'
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The next page will take you to where it is located, if you want to reserve it follow the instructions
Click here to go to the on line catalogue
Click here to see our reservation charges
Page last updated: 7th October 2008
