VHS Tape Replacement
The following information and links are provided for WMU instructors who use VHS tapes in their classes.
OIT has been working with departmental IT support staff to distribute over 30 VHS players throughout campus. These VHS players are on roll away carts and can be easily connected to the new digital technology bunkers thus allowing you to play VHS tapes. If you have a need to use a VHS player please reach out to your college IT representative for additional information.
Instructors who would like to to find alternatives for existing VHS tapes used in their courses should review the following resources:
- VHS Tape ObsolescenceThis document outlines the best practices available to facilitate the transition from the VHS tape format to DVD or streaming media.
- Media Conversion PolicyWMU policy and procedure for conversion of media resources including VHS to DVD or streaming format.
- Copying a VHS Tape to DVD FormatWMU Registrars announcement about OIT Media Services transfer of VHS tapes to DVD at no cost for the remainder of 2013.
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