UTEP Library Research Guides: Video Production Guidelines: Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What are UTEP’s captioning policies?

Where can I go to checkout video-production equipment?

Equipment Checkout Desk

UTEP Library Room 300

915.747.6440

Where can I read more about the UTEP Technology Support Center's closed captioning services?

How do I know if the videos I am showing my class are ADA compliant
- All videos made available by the library are ADA compliant however if you want to make sure that other videos you are showing are, you can contact The Center for Accommodations and Support Services
How can I find out what library video resources are available to me?
- Here are the video databases all UTEP students and staff have available to them
How can I request a video?
- All requests for video purchases or suggestions are to be directed to our Head Electronic Resources Librarian, Lisa Borden
Can I have assistance in captioning videos I’ve created?
- Faculty can contact the Technology Support Center to assist them in creating closed captions for original content *Captioning requests are limited to 2 per person per month*

How do I caption videos
- Here is a handy video guide to captioning videos created through YouTube as well as non-video instructions.
What video creation software is available to me?
- UTEP has access to iMovie, Windows Movie Maker, and the Adobe Suite. For more information, please visit the Technology Support Workstation website.
Where can I learn more about how to create videos?
- The Technology Support Center periodically has workshops available to students and staff, not only about video software, but also other tools as well. Here is a schedule of their workshops.
Why do my videos need to have captioning?
- Under federal law, all videos purchased and especially created by UTEP affiliated faculty, staff, and students must be ADA compliant. For more information, here is UTEP’s Policy decree