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Library Streaming Video Collections

AVON (Academic Video Online)
Comprehensive video subscription that delivers almost 70,000 titles spanning the widest range of subject areas including anthropology, business, counseling, film, health, history, music, and more.
- Click on Log in through your library and enter your Emmanuel username and password to access the complete films.
- Films available in Academic Video Online (AVON) include limited public performance rights, which includes permission for classroom showings, as well as public screenings, as long as no admission is being charged. Classroom showings include using conferencing platforms, such as Zoom. Public screenings include virtual events for the Emmanuel community.
  Note: There may be further restrictions on public performance for Film Platform titles.
Kanopy
Kanopy is a streaming video resource providing access to a variety of films in every subject area. Kanopy films are easy to watch, share and discuss across campus. You will only be able to view films that Emmanuel currently licenses.
- The Library will only honor faculty requests for use in their courses.
- Requires individual log in for viewing off campus for both classroom use and events.
Swank Digital Campus
Faculty can register for an Instructor Account to browse the entire Swank catalog, request movies, and access watch links for use in ECLearn. Watch feature films on many topics. You will only see films that Emmanuel currently licenses.
- Separate permission needs to be obtained for public performance of the videos in this collection.

Explore Your Public Libraries

Boston Public Library

Explore the streaming resources available through the BPL with an eCard (Apply for a BPL eCard).

Additionally, explore your local city or town libraries.

Video Content on the Web

The following resources are available for classroom and event viewing without further permissions:

TED Talks
TED is a nonpartisan nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks. TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 110 languages.
YouTube Learning
YouTube.com/learning is a destination designed to offer teens and adults quality learning content. Here you will find playlists that spark your curiosity and content ranging in subjects from physics to filmmaking.
Netflix U.S. YouTube Channel
Netflix has made a selection of documentary features and series available on their Netflix US YouTube channel. Each title includes educational resources, which can be used by both students and teachers.
Internet Archive: Moving Image Archive
"[C]ontains digital movies uploaded by Archive users which range from classic full-length films, to daily alternative news broadcasts, to cartoons and concerts."
- Feature Film Collection of more than 3,900 films in the public domain, searchable by title, topic, genre, publication date
- LibriVox Free Audiobook Collection of more than 8,700 audio books, searchable
- Live Music Archive, more than 147,000 items browsable by year, artist, publication date
- Old Time Radio, more than 2,400 historical radio programs, searchable by title, topic, date
WGBH Open Vault
Open Vault is the home of WGBH Media Library and Archives. Browse video, audio, images, searchable transcripts, and resource management tools for individual and classroom learning

Emmanuel College Library Contact

Anne Hancock

Anne Hancock

Associate Librarian for Collection Strategies and Curriculum Integration
617-975-9410
hancoan@emmanuel.edu

Diane Zydlewski

Associate Librarian for Reference, Instruction, and Outreach
Schedule a reference appointment with Diane
617-735-9927
zydlewsd@emmanuel.edu

Open Education Resource (OER) Video Content