For the past three years, I always study at the Map Library at Scott’s, which is exactly in front of the Sound and Image Library. During all these years, I never had the chance to explore it or know the facilities they can give.
Upon my visit to the library, I saw something similar to what you would see in a vintage movie rental store; a shelf that contained some of my favourite movies! This is when I realised I should have visited this place much earlier.
I asked the lady at the front desk to help me to see movies that are related to plant ecology. She advised me of surfing omni, which is the searching platform of York University’s libraries. I have only used omni to search for formal review papers or journals, but never for a film! The searching platform allows you to see if the film you are looking for is available (and at which library), if its available online or if its in storage. In case that is its available in storage, you need to request that movie or film and it would take a day in order for the librarians to be able to get it for you.
This amazing library also has two music rooms and a screening room. The rooms seemed to be locked down for individual use, which is so much better than listening to music or watching a movie in a hall full of people. Also, some of the desks have DVD players installed on them with headphones. These facilities make the Sound and Image Library a great place to visit if you are interested in watching a movie.
Applied Plant Ecology Winter 2020 