1. Access Films on Demand from the library's A-Z Databases page.
2. Login with your Canvas login (if off-campus), students, faculty and staff can create a personal user account.
3. Locate "Your Profile" in the upper right corner of the screen. Then, click "New user? Sign up."
4. Select subjects of interest and choose to receive monthly new title or general newsletter emails (Optional).
Use Films on Demand's "Advanced Search" then filter by copyright dates, to limit films produced within a certain time period. Results can also be filtered by producer (i.e. HBO, PBS, etc.).
Kanopy is currently a Pay Per Use (PPU) resource for Citrus College (starting Nov. 2019). Users have access to a large collection of films including ones the library has licensed. The library primarily licenses films from Kanopy that are unavailable elsewhere. If you find a film in both Films on Demand and Kanopy, please notify a librarian.
A personal account with Kanopy is required to view content. See login tutorial.
1. Go to Kanopy.
2. Select "Log In", then "Log in to Citrus College" (use your Canvas login).
3. Create your account using your Citrus email address.
4. Check email to verify address.
What are the benefits of doing this?
Tips
Kanopy is also available for free to those with a Los Angeles County Public Library digital library card. (see LA County Library's online FAQ) The public library Kanopy collections vary from the academic library collections so check first before assigning titles.
3C Media Solutions is the educational media distribution source for video content, podcasts, streaming services, and event coverage for the 114 campuses of the California Community Colleges System. (Account Required)
1. Go to 3C Media Solutions.
2. Select "Register" in the upper right hand corner.
3. Select "Create a New Account."
4. Complete the form (be sure to include your Citrus College email address).
Tips
Unlimited free cloud storage for California Community College instructors.
Store and organize all of your instructional videos and streaming media including digital titles purchased by you or your department for student use. Individual file size maximum is 1GB.
What is it?
Swank Digital Campus enables ART 199 faculty to provide streaming access (via Canvas) to feature films and documentaries released by most major studios to support the course. Our subscription provides access up to 25 films at a time per year. Each film is licensed for a one year term.
Mediated online access to course-related, recently released, and classic feature films from most major studios (except 20th Century Fox).
How do I create an account?
1. ART 199 students access Swank from their Canvas course shell.
2. Log in with Canvas credentials.
3. Indicate your role and complete the registration process.
What are the benefits of doing this?
Tips
Enter a film title into Google Image Search to find film posters and DVD covers for Canvas
What is it?
Hoopla Digital Films & TV Shows is a digital media service offered by your city or county public library that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone - and even your TV!
1. Go to Hoopla Digital Films & TV Shows
2. Create an account (Citrus email address not required)
3. Search for a nearby library and select it.
4. Enter your library card number and PIN to sign up.
If you don't have a library card yet, select the link to obtain a library card online from your selected library. You can apply for a Digital Library Card from the Los Angeles County Public Library or contact a local branch.
What are the benefits of doing this?
Tips
Hoopla collections and borrowing limits may vary by public library.
Search by user rating, release date, date added and language as well as children's titles.
What is it?
NetFlix provides access to a selection of free, educational documentaries and series available for educators to use this students.
How do I access this content?
1. Go to NetFlix US YouTube Channel.
2. Select the documentary you wish to view and it will begin playing.
These selections are freely available on the NetFlix US YouTube Channel. No login is required.
What are the benefits of doing this?
Tips
These documentaries are available in English. Subtitles are available. Embed this content in Canvas for students.
What is it?
Academic Video Online (AVON) by Alexander Street is a comprehensive video subscription, spanning a wide range of subject areas and publishers, and curated specifically for the educational experience including over 85,000 videos.
How do I create an account?
1. Access Academic Video Online from the library's A-Z Databases page.
2. Login with your Canvas login (if off-campus), students, faculty and staff can create a personal user account.
3. Locate the profile icon in the upper right corner of the screen to Sign In. To create an account, select “Sign up.”
What are the benefits of doing this?
Tips
Use Academic Videos Online's “Sort by” option on the top left of the browse titles screen to sort by newest titles, title, release date: newest first, release date: oldest first.
Contact ProQuest Support for assistance with Academic Videos Online.
If the library cannot acquire a digital film through our current vendors, film licenses can be purchased on an "a la carte" basis directly through the distributor and hosted on an existing platform. The following digital film licenses have been acquired and are are available via the hosting site listed. If not perpetual, expiration date is listed.
Search the Alexander Street catalog for more a la carte titles. Contact Sarah Bosler to inquire about acquisitions.
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