Research Guides: Streaming Video Collections: Home

What Are Streaming Videos?

Licensed 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 do not offer subscriptions to academic libraries. However, the library subscribes to these streaming video platforms. All videos are captioned and licensed for classroom use.

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Access 62,000+ videos curated for higher education. Includes films, documentaries, interviews, performances, news programs and newsreels, field recordings, commercials, demonstrations, and original and raw footage.
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Source of high-quality video and multimedia for academic, vocational and life-skills content.
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Access thousands of documentaries and films across diverse subjects and disciplines.

The library must purchase a license to make Kanopy films available. Due to limited funds, currently only faculty can request licenses. Visit researchguides.elac.edu/kanopy for more information.
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Access motion picture films selected by ELAC instructors for course use. Faculty can create an account and request videos within the Swank portal. See the library's Streaming Video Guide for more information: https://researchguides.elac.edu/streamingvideo

Intelecom Update (Summer 2021)

The streaming video platform, Intelecom, went out of business in 2021, and ELAC's access to their platform ended on June 30, 2021. Access select Intelecom Learning films through ELAC's Films on Demand streaming video platform.

Faculty Film Requests: Kanopy & Swank

The ELAC Libraries can purchase Kanopy and Swank licenses for films required for course assignments.
Licenses typically cost $120 per film for a one-year license.
Due to budget constraints, the library can only purchase licenses for films requested by instructors.
Visit the library's Kanopy Guide to learn how to submit film requests.
All Kanopy users must create a personal account in addition to logging in with their ACE account.
Faculty can also request major motion picture films through ELAC's Swank streaming video platform.

On Demand Videos: AVON & Films on Demand

All videos in Academic Video Online (AVON) and Films on Demand are ready for immediate viewing. No additional license fees are required unlike Kanopy and Swank.

Access all streaming video collections via the Streaming Video menu on the ELAC Library homepage.
Login with your ELAC ACE account.
Contact E-Resources Librarian Amy Guy (guyal@elac.edu) if you need assistance.

Academic Video Online This link opens in a new window
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Access 62,000+ videos curated for higher education. Includes films, documentaries, interviews, performances, news programs and newsreels, field recordings, commercials, demonstrations, and original and raw footage.
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Our Films on Demand platforms is fully open. No film requests are required.

Embedding Streaming Videos in Canvas

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
- Canvas Video Embedding Instructions
- Short Video Tutorial

Kanopy @ Public Libraries

The LA County Library and the Los Angeles Public Library systems provide access to Kanopy. Film requests are not required for most films. Note: Public and academic library versions vary. Anyone living in Los Angeles County can apply online for digital cards.

LA County Library: Apply online for a free Digital Library Card.
Los Angeles Public Library: Apply online for a free e-Card.
Both libraries limit users to10 films per month.