Streaming Video Collections

• Movies and films that you can watch (stream) on a computer, smart device, or television via an Internet connection.

•  Popular streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime and HBO will not currently provide streaming video access to academic libraries.

• The library currently has no funds to purchase Kanopy films.
• Funds may become available during the spring 2021 semester. 
• ELAC users can watch the 45 faculty-selected films that appear in Kanopy upon login. 
• Faculty who need a film(s) for course use can submit a request in Kanopy. If funds become available in 2021, we will purchase requested films while funds last. Visit instructions for requesting films.
• We cannot purchase student film requests. Please refer students to public libraries.
• Faculty can request films through ELAC's Swank streaming video platform. Films will be available January 1, 2021. Note: Swank has some but not all of the films available in Kanopy.

Cardholders at Los Angeles City and County Public Libraries can access a public library version of Kanopy. Film requests are not required for most films. Note: Public and academic library versions vary. Not a cardholder? No worries. Anyone living in Los Angeles County can apply online for digital cards.

• Los Angeles County Public Library: Apply online for a free Digital Library Card. 
• Los Angeles Public Library: Apply online for a free e-Card.
• Users can watch 10 films per month.

• These streaming video collections are freely open to ELAC students, staff, and faculty. No requests required. 
• Access them below or via the Streaming Video menu on the ELAC Library homepage.
• Login with your ELAC ACE account.

Click on the links below to learn how to embed or link videos into your Canvas course shell.

Kanopy 

• Step-by-step Instructions

Films on Demand

• Step-by-step Instructions
• Short Video Tutorial