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What is an Off-air Recording?

The AFTRS Library is able to make copies of any television or radio broadcast for educational purposes.

The copy is then made available via our streaming video service Clickview.

What Channels can be Recorded?

Under the AFTRS Screenrights license we can record from:

  • Free to air channels (7, 9, 10, SBS, ABC, etc.)
  • Pay TV (Foxtel)

We can NOT record:

  • Online video (YouTube, Vimeo)
  • Online streaming services (Netflix, Stan, Amazon)
  • Purchased content (Google Play, itunes)
  • Online games

How to Request an Off-Air Recording

To request an Off-air recording either fill in the online form at http://libguides.aftrs.edu.au/staffportal/staffsubscriptions or email library@aftrs.edu.au and listing as much of the below information as possible:

  • Name of resource/s
  • Name of Author/director
  • Air date
  • Channel
  • If it is a TV series, would you like the whole series or just an episode
  • When do you need?
  • Is it needed for a course?