Welcome to the Center for East Asian Studies Media Library

The CEAS Media Library comprises a wide variety of films, books, teaching materials and journals regarding China, Taiwan, Japan, and Korea. These materials may be borrowed by both UTA students and faculty. Also, as part of our commitment to making resources available to the larger community, educators in Texas are also invited to browse our titles and use these materials. Many of the films that are part of the collection are imported from overseas and are difficult to find in the U.S.

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CEAS Lending Policy

Browse the media library and check availability now through the links above.

Materials Lending Policy

• Materials rental is free. See below for Lending Procedures
• Borrowers will be held responsible for replacing lost or damaged materials.
• Materials are due back to the CEAS offices one week (for students) or two weeks (for educators) from the date they are borrowed.
• Only two items from the media library may be borrowed at one time. Exceptions for course-related viewing should be arranged in advance with the CEAS Office Assistant.
• Use of the media library implies agreement to all above conditions. Because many of the DVDs originate overseas, viewers may encounter regional code differences that affect playback. Contact the CEAS Office Assistant for assistance and recommendations.

Procedure for Students and UTA Faculty

University of Texas at Austin Students may borrow at most two works at a time for maximum of one week by showing their student ID and completing the “Library Materials Request Form.”

University of Texas at Austin Faculty may also borrow works for research or class. Simply check out titles with the CEAS Office Assistant and complete the sign-up sheet in the CEAS office.

Procedure for Community Educators

Educators in the state of Texas may freely make use of our collections. (We regret that we cannot circulate materials outside the state of Texas.)

1. Complete and send the “Library Materials Request Form” with signed assurance statement. The request form may be sent via email. If the materials requested are available for the dates requested, we will send you up to 3 titles. The borrowing period is 2 weeks from the date you receive the material(s). Note: materials from this collection circulate within Texas only.
2. When finished (or at the end of 2 weeks), you must return the materials(s) either by USPS, parcel delivery, or in person. Feel free to reuse our mailing package, if serviceable. In the event you need more than 2 weeks, please contact us. We will approve the extension if we have no other requests. Otherwise, materials should be back at the Center for Asian Studies office by 5:00 PM on the due date. There is a $1.00 charge for each day the film is overdue.
3. The borrower is responsible for the property during the lending period. If lost, stolen or damaged, borrower agrees to pay replacement cost, including shipping and handling.
4. If you have further questions, contact the the CEAS Office Assistant.

Mail or e-mail the completed form to:
Center for East Asian Studies
University of Texas at Austin
1 University Station, G9300
Austin, TX 78712
(512) 475-6011

Become a Critic!

Convince other people to watch the movie you just borrowed. CEAS is looking for people interested in writing recommendations for films in our library. Help out by providing "must see" lists and other critical feedback. If interested, contact the CEAS Office Assistant.