Catechetical Ministry | Media Center

Who may reserve material:

All videos, books, tapes and CDs are available to all members of Catholic Agencies/Institutions within the Diocese of Toledo.

Those not connected with a Catholic Agency/Institution within the Diocese of Toledo may purchase a yearly membership for $30. This membership entitles them to the same privileges as a Toledo Diocesan Parish/School. This membership fee does not include equipment rental. All individuals/organizations not connected with a Toledo Diocesan Catholic Agency/Institution must purchase a membership if they wish to borrow materials from the Diocesan Media Resource Center .

Cost of Reserving Material:

There is no charge for borrowing material. However, patrons will incurr the cost of returning material via shipping. If patrons are able to arrange personal delivery to the Catholic Center, there is no cost.

There will be a $20 rental fee for equipment (Digital Video Camera, LCD Projector, Video Projector).

Stewardship of Resources:

To make resources as accessible as possible, there will no longer be a shipping and handling charge beginning January 1, 2005 . However, in the spirit of stewardship, several parameters should be noted:

It will be presumed that all Catholic Agencies/Institutions in the metro-Toledo area will pick-up and drop off materials at the Diocesan Media Resource Center .
For those who are outside the metro-Toledo area, arranging for pick-up whenever possible is preferred to shipping.
Requests for resources should not be capricious.

Reserving Items:

Normal lending period will be 2 weeks on all items (videos, books, CDs, tapes, equipment, etc.). Exceptions may be made by calling. (e.g., Little Rock Scripture Study)

When requesting items, keep in mind that the “Check-out Date” is the date when the item(s) will be shipped or picked-up from the Diocesan Media Resource Center . This is not necessarily the date you will receive the requested materials (unless the material is picked-up and not shipped). The “Return Date”, which is normally 2 weeks from the Check-out Date, is the day the item(s) are expected to be back at the Diocesan Media Resource Center (not the day it is shipped from your location).

Three Methods for Reserving Material:

Method 1: (Preferred Method)

We have implimented a new online system that allows patrons to reserve material online. Patrons also will have the ability to renew material online. To be able to make online reservations, you will first have to obtain a username and password. Call or email your request.

Method 2:

Call the Media Center to reserve material.

Method 3:

Email the Media Resource Center. Make sure to include your name, contact information, Call Number & Title, and the date you would like the material. (see above for details on date)

Renewing Material:

Books and Videos may be renewed for two(2) additional loan period as long as there are no requests for the item(s). Renewals may be made online or by calling the Media Resource Center.

Returning Material:

Items that are not returned in person should be sent in a manner that has a tracking system. For example, when shipping Priority Mail, the US Postal Service provides Delivery Confirmation™ at no additional cost when printing a shipping label online. Patrons may print a Priority Mail label by going to http://www.usps.com/shipping/prioritymail.htm.

Fines:

Overdue items will be charged a late fee:

25¢ / day for videos, CDs, tapes, etc.
$1.00 / day for equipment

Until a confirmation is made, no items should be presumed renewed.

This policy will be reviewed at the end of each fiscal year.

Contact Us 1933 Spielbusch Ave. P.O. Box 985 Toledo, Ohio 43697-0985 Phone: 419-244-6711 Fax: 419-255-8269 Toll-Free : 1-800-926-8277	DIOCESAN MEDIA RESOURCE CENTER Lending Policy Who may reserve material: All videos, books, tapes and CDs are available to all members of Catholic Agencies/Institutions within the Diocese of Toledo. Those not connected with a Catholic Agency/Institution within the Diocese of Toledo may purchase a yearly membership for $30. This membership entitles them to the same privileges as a Toledo Diocesan Parish/School. This membership fee does not include equipment rental. All individuals/organizations not connected with a Toledo Diocesan Catholic Agency/Institution must purchase a membership if they wish to borrow materials from the Diocesan Media Resource Center . Cost of Reserving Material: There is no charge for borrowing material. However, patrons will incurr the cost of returning material via shipping. If patrons are able to arrange personal delivery to the Catholic Center, there is no cost. There will be a $20 rental fee for equipment (Digital Video Camera, LCD Projector, Video Projector). Stewardship of Resources: To make resources as accessible as possible, there will no longer be a shipping and handling charge beginning January 1, 2005 . However, in the spirit of stewardship, several parameters should be noted: It will be presumed that all Catholic Agencies/Institutions in the metro-Toledo area will pick-up and drop off materials at the Diocesan Media Resource Center . For those who are outside the metro-Toledo area, arranging for pick-up whenever possible is preferred to shipping. Requests for resources should not be capricious. Reserving Items: Normal lending period will be 2 weeks on all items (videos, books, CDs, tapes, equipment, etc.). Exceptions may be made by calling. (e.g., Little Rock Scripture Study) When requesting items, keep in mind that the “Check-out Date” is the date when the item(s) will be shipped or picked-up from the Diocesan Media Resource Center . This is not necessarily the date you will receive the requested materials (unless the material is picked-up and not shipped). The “Return Date”, which is normally 2 weeks from the Check-out Date, is the day the item(s) are expected to be back at the Diocesan Media Resource Center (not the day it is shipped from your location). Three Methods for Reserving Material: Method 1: (Preferred Method) We have implimented a new online system that allows patrons to reserve material online. Patrons also will have the ability to renew material online. To be able to make online reservations, you will first have to obtain a username and password. Call or email your request. Method 2: Call the Media Center to reserve material. Method 3: Email the Media Resource Center. Make sure to include your name, contact information, Call Number & Title, and the date you would like the material. (see above for details on date) Renewing Material: Books and Videos may be renewed for two(2) additional loan period as long as there are no requests for the item(s). Renewals may be made online or by calling the Media Resource Center. Returning Material: Items that are not returned in person should be sent in a manner that has a tracking system. For example, when shipping Priority Mail, the US Postal Service provides Delivery Confirmation™ at no additional cost when printing a shipping label online. Patrons may print a Priority Mail label by going to http://www.usps.com/shipping/prioritymail.htm. Fines: Overdue items will be charged a late fee: 25¢ / day for videos, CDs, tapes, etc. $1.00 / day for equipment Until a confirmation is made, no items should be presumed renewed. This policy will be reviewed at the end of each fiscal year.