What we provide

A service to record television and radio broadcasts for non-commercial educational purposes without infringing copyright .

The University holds a licence with the Educational Recording Agency (ERA) which allows recordings of broadcasts as teaching resources. (This does not include Open University programmes as these are covered by a separate licensing scheme).

What you can expect

Recordings of television/radio broadcast media provided to you in the format of a DVD/VHS/CD as required.

What we expect

Bookings and requests for services should be made as far in advance of the broadcast as possible.

Service availability

Off-Air recording facility is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week – however bookings must be made in advance of broadcast and can only be set between AVS opening hours which are outlined below
AVS Opening Hours
Monday–Thursday  8.30am-4.30pm
Friday:                    8.30am-4.00pm

Service charges

Please contact AVS for any queries relating to service charges of Off-Air recordings.

FAQs and related information

Further information on what is covered by the ERA licence, how recordings can be used and other frequently asked questions can be found here

Need further help?

• Call into AVS reception in The Medical Sciences Building
• Telephone 0116 252 2919
• Email bookav@le.ac.uk