Overview
Our cinema collection, available at the Unithèque site, serves the documentary needs of the University of Lausanne, and in particular those of the Section d’histoire et esthétique du cinéma.
It comprises a documentary section (books, journals, and databases) as well as a media section (DVDs and Blu-rays).
A substantial collection of DVDs intended for the general public is also available at the Riponne site.
The documentary component of the collection consists of academic books, journals, and databases devoted primarily to cinema, but also to other forms of moving images. It supports academic research in these fields, particularly in connection with the teaching and scholarly work carried out at UNIL.
All our materials are listed in the Renouvaud catalogue. The main cinema databases are listed under the Databases section of Renouvaud.
The audiovisual component of the collection comprises more than twelve thousand films in DVD format, and in some cases Blu-ray. It consists primarily of fiction films. This diverse offering meets the needs of anyone interested in the history and development of cinema.
To preserve the integrity of the collection, these items may be borrowed only from the Unithèque site, but they may be returned at any other BCUL location.
All our materials are listed in the Renouvaud catalogue. The streaming platforms to which we provide access are listed under the Databases section of Renouvaud.
On-site viewing conditions are currently limited due to the Unithèque expansion work. Nevertheless, two individual viewing stations may be reserved at our front desk. For the consultation of materials in VHS format, please contact us in advance.
We also provide portable DVD and Blu-ray players, which may be borrowed from our front desk.
