Film Databases
- Kanopy This link opens in a new windowKanopy provides access to thousands of award-winning films, thought-provoking documentaries, latest festival hits, classic films, tv series, and more. The collection of films support a wide variety of subject areas including the arts, media studies, politics, diversity, equity and inclusion, LGBTQAI+, psychology, business, sciences, health, education, and history.
- Films on Demand Master Academic Collection This link opens in a new windowInstantly stream over 20,000 curriculum focused full-length videos and 300,000 video segments organized into discipline based collections. Includes films produced by highly regarded organizations such as BBC, National Geographic, Frontline, PBS, TED, Nova, and more.
Film FAQs
Where are films located in the library?
All DVDs are located on the upper level of the library, unless on reserve at the circulation desk.
Can I watch films in the library?
Yes! Computers in the Library Instruction Classroom [room 39] will play DVDs. You can use your own earbuds, or there may be some available at the circulation desk.
For how long can I check out a DVD?
DVDs can be checked out for 5 days. Reserve items can usually be checked out for 2 or 3 hours for in-library use only.
Finding DVDs in the Library
Using the Advanced Search option:
- Select the Everything PC Search Scope
- Change the Material Type to Video/Film
- Enter your keywords
- Select Search
